Ramon Jay Mehlenbacher

October 28, 1926 - August 21, 2014

GENEVA - Ramon Jay Mehlenbacher, 87, of Optical St., passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014 in the House of John, Clifton Springs. Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church Main St. on Monday, August 25, 2014 from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. Funeral Services will follow at 1 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church. Rev. Tae Kun Kim, pastor will officiate assisted by Rev. Phil Tennies. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Cohocton, NY. Memorial contributions, in his memory, may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, NY. Ramon was born in Honeoye Falls, NY and has resided in this area most of his life. He was the son of the late Otto and Wilhelmina Kneer Mehlenbacher. He served his country in the US Navy during World War 11 and was a graduate of Alfred Technical School and the University of Kentucky. He was a Research Science Specialist at the NYS Experiment Station for over 41 years. He was a member of Hydrant Hose Co. of the Geneva Fire Department, Winnek Post # 396 American Legion, the NRA and the First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Rita; his son, James (Sue) Mehlenbacher of Waterloo, his two daughters, Pennie (Hans) Helmer of Geneva and Vickie Mehlenbacher of Waterloo; five grandchildren, Jessica, Brittany, Robert, Josh and Zack. One Great Granddaughter, Arianna.