Raymond Sierra

Raymond Sierra, age 84 of Portage passed away Friday, June 28, 2024.  He was born on January 1, 1940, in Gary, Indiana to the late Benerando and Mary Sierra.  Raymond was the International Vice President of the Long Shoreman's Association, the Executive Vice President of Local 1317 of Cleveland, OH, President Emeritus of Local 1969 of Portage, and the mentor and original organizer of Local 2038.  Raymond was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Chicago.

He was beloved and survived by his wife, Margaret Sierra of Portage, IN;  five children, Barbara (James) Rewis-Reardean of Waycross, GA; Debra (Kevin) Harte of Gettysburg, PA; Raymond (Leigh) Sierra of Portage, IN; Tom (Megan) Olson of Valparaiso, IN; Dan (Alicia) Olson of LaPorte, IN; nineteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family members.

He was also preceded in death by Auntie Vi and Uncle Pepe.

Funeral services are Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of New Chicago, 401 Huber Blvd, with Pastor Jerry Stepp officiating.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Portage. Visitation is Friday, July 5, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 5341 Central Ave., Portage.  (219) 762-3013 or online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com