He was also a member of the Benton County Cattlemen's Association. He enjoyed day trips and traveling and spending time with family. Raymond is survived by two children, Deborah (Chuck) Leaming of Hiawatha and Alan (Cindy) Michael of Vinton; very special friend, Ruby Marks, of Rowley; four brothers: Bernard (Sandra) Michael of Lincoln, NE; Harold (Bette) Michael of Independence; Gerald Michael of Vinton; and Anthony (Delores) Michael of Walker; brother-in-law Richard (Shirley) Nelson of Cedar Rapids; 3 grandchildren: Jason McKinley and Ryan and Jamie Michael; 2 step-grandchildren: Melissa (Ray) Erlacher and Sandy (Tim) McClure; and 5 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and siblings, Joseph Michael, Theresa Oberreuter, Virginia Thoman and Edward Michael. A memorial fund has been established. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.vsrfh.com/obituaries/Raymond-Peter-Michael?obId=2959452#/celebrationWall