Raymond F. "Butch" Clemans, age 85 of Lake Station passed away at home on January 9, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1939, in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Charles and Evelyn Rose Clemans. On September 17, 1976, he married Linda Deleon. Butch was a lifelong member of Northwest Indiana Painters Local Union 460, and the National Rifle Association. He was a collector of all things. He loved a good bargain and stopped at every rummage sale he passed. Butch was a self-proclaimed squirrel tamer and loved spending time with his family and friends. He liked camping, horseshoes, puzzles, and cards just to name a few.

He is survived by his children, Vincent (Vivian) Clemans, Jeffrey (Teresa) Clemans, Charles (Karen) Shields, David (Deborah) Shields, Samuel Shields, Melissa (Chuck Custin) Shields; grandchildren, Kristen, Danielle, Matthew, Joshua, Justin, Tyler, Carissa, Nolan, Trevor, Charles III, Steven, LaDawn, Stephanie, William, Britne, Camden, Nathan; and 19 great grandchildren with two on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Evelyn Rose Clemans; his beloved wife, Linda Clemans; daughter, Victoria Rose Clemans; grandson, Austin Lane; and sister, Shirley Peel.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Heart to Heart Hospice for the loving care they provided for their father. Memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 W. 44th St, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036.

Visitation for Butch will be held Friday, January 17, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. A funeral service will take place Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10:00 am at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.