He was born June 16, 1949 in Coshocton to the late Otis Ray and Margaret Louise (Thornsley) Aronhalt.

He was a member of the Army National Guard, Eagles, Moose, AmVets, VFW & American Legion. Ray enjoyed the stock car races and loved watching the Cleveland Indians and the Browns.

He is survived by his partner, Caroline Ray. A daughter, Kristie Aronhalt. His grandson, Steven Ray Aronhalt, Jr. Daughter-in-law, Janice Aronhalt. Grandchildren, Ashley McConnell, Austin Jennings, Cheyanna Cupps & Shayla Shaffer. Great grandchildren, Destiny & Lilithanne Jarvis. A brother, Norman (Heidi) Aronhalt. Best friend, Charles Miller and his fur grandsons, King & Gizmo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Steven Ray Aronhalt, Sr., brother, Robert Roy Aronhalt, sister, Cynthia Joan Aronhalt, and grandchildren, Destiny & Michael Josselyn.

A funeral service will be held Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw with Lloyd Tenney officiating. Visitation is from 12:00 – 1:00 prior to the service. The Coshocton County Joint Veterans Council will perform military rites immediately following the service. Burial will be in the Prairie Chapel Cemetery at a later date. FischerFuneralHome.com