Raymond Schmidlin Sr., 78, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at Autumn Court in Ottawa, Ohio. He was born on June 28, 1939 to Raymond and Lillian (Toms) Schmidlin. He was a graduate of Clay High School and enlisted in the Navy, where he had a career for 22 years. Raymond was an avid duck hunter. Raymond is survived by his children, Cindy (Michael Smothers) Schmidlin, Raymond Schmidlin Jr. and Diana Schmidlin; brother, (Dennis (Lisa) Schmidlin; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will remain private. Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home is assisting the family.