Raymond “Ray” A. Saalman, 92, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria.

Ray was born in Perry County, Indiana on October 03, 1933, to Estel A., and Edna J. (Holman) Saalman. On October 24, 1953, he married Dorothy Kummerer at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Bascom, Ohio. She preceded him in death on October 20, 2025.

He is survived by his sons, Kevin (Lorraine) Saalman and Donnie (Andrea) Saalman, both of Tiffin and Kerry (Marybess Hunter) Saalman of Kansas, Ohio; daughters, Cindy (Rick) Brickner of Fostoria, Penny (Mitch Jacobs) Theis of New Riegel and Nancy (Barry) Hull of Linden, MI; brothers, Elsby Saalman, of Fostoria, Joseph (Mary Alice) Saalman, of Fremont; 14 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Dorothy, he was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Iola Frey, Regina Bramblett, Martha Frey , and son in law, David Theis

Ray was a member of All Saints Parish in New Riegel and a 1952 graduate of Jackson-Liberty School, Amsden Ohio. He retired from the Bascom Elevator after 25 years. Ray joined the Seneca County Sheriff’s Department in 1962 and served as a Reserve Deputy for 55 years. He also was a Bascom Firefighter for 40 years. Ray was a former farmer and bus driver.

Friends may visit with family on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington, Tiffin OH from 3:00-7:00 pm.

His funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at All Saints Parish, New Riegel with Rev. Timothy Kummerer officiating.

Burial will take place in St. Andrew’s Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the American Legion in Bettsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Parish or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be sent, and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.