7/18/2024
On July 18, 2024, Raymond S. Meck, 84, of Leola, PA, went to be with our Heavenly Father, following an illness. Born in Strasburg Township to Paul and Blanche Meck, Ray attended the Walnut Run School, and worked on the family farm. After being trained as a respiratory therapist during 1-W service, Ray completed his Associates Degree of Respiratory Therapy, and became a successful Registered Respiratory Therapist, managing departments in Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Harrisburg. In 1977, he moved into respiratory equipment sales, and in 1988, Ray along with his wife, established Respitech Medical, Inc., a respiratory equipment sales and sleep disorder clinic. In 2011, he was named a Fellow of the American Association of Respiratory Care.
Ray attended and was a member of Grace Family Church in New Holland since 1977, where he served as a deacon and elder.
Ray was the beloved husband of Jean (Keller) Meck for over 60 years, and father to Lorie (Calvin) Grucelski. He was the proud “Papa” to Erin (Jordan) Cruise and Nate Grucelski. He will be missed by his brothers Kenneth (Esther) Meck and Robert (Rose) Meck, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Philip Meck, his parents, and his brother, Melvin Meck.
Burial will be private. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Grace Family Church, New Holland, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Family Church, 415 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557 or Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.