Born: Nov. 8, 1917

Died: Jan. 11, 2013

Raymond L. Pedersen, 95, of Niles, passed away on Jan. 11, 2013, at West Woods of Niles.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Lauritz Pedersen; his wife, PaulinePedersen; his two brothers, George and Phillip Pedersen; and his three sisters, Harriet, Marsha and Marion.

He is survived by his daughter, Deanna (Lorell) Nihart, of Elkhart; two grandchildren, Steven and Paul Nelson, of Elkhart; sister in-law, Mary Pedersen, of Niles; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.16, 2013, at Cosperville Cemetery in Wawaka, Ind.

Memorial donations can be made to Hospice at Home, Inc. of Buchanan.

Hoven Funeral Home Inc. of Buchanan is handling arrangements for the family.