Lt Col, USAF, Raymond "Ray" George Lapierre, Retired, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, succumbing to his battle with cancer. Ray was a loving, caring, generous husband and father who is survived by his lovely wife Sharon and his two sons, Brett and Scott. After a 23-year military career in the U.S. Air Force, Ray retired and began a new career as an Executive Director for a non-profit organization. Outside of his second career, he was highly involved in his church and community. He also was an avid golfer with a great sense of humor and love for life. Ray was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be sorely missed.