Raymond Gast

Raymond Junior Gast, 77, of Ashland, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at UH-Samaritan Medical Center.

Raymond was born May 1, 1943 in Ashland to Raymond Sr. and Marjorie {Frasier} Gast.

Raymond served in the United States Army.

He married Twila Shalon on October 10, 1966.

Raymond worked at FE Myers and at Premium Building. He was a member of the VFW, Polk Amvets and the Eagles Club. He enjoyed gardening, making canned goods, working on the house, doing yardwork, and most of all spending time with family.

Raymond will be deeply missed by his wife of 54 years; children Dan Gast of Florida and Jim (Sheri) Gast of Ashland; and grandchildren Courtney and Cody Gast both of Ashland.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call Friday, November 20, 2020 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel.  Services will follow at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park, where military rites will be held.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute at 460 W 10th Ave. Columbus, OH 43210.