Raymond E. Mizga

We are sad to announce the passing of Raymond E. Mizga. Raymond was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Virginia Mizga, his parents Henry and Sarah Mizga and his brother Richard Mizga.

Surviving are his children: Alton (Deb) Mizga and their children Brandi, Heidi and Cheri; Julie Mizga-Karr and her children Victor and Audrey; Becky (Brian) Kindel; John (Peg) Mizga and their daughter CeCe; and Jim M (Tonya) Mizga; several grand and great-grandchildren; and his faithful dog, Jack.

Ray was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Lansing School District small machine repair. After retiring, he spent most of his free time scrapping metal, gardening and taking care of the elderly neighbors. Ray was also known for his pudding-stone garden.

He will be remembered for his love of conversation. He was very generous and wouldn’t let you leave empty handed. Ray and Virginia also enjoyed spending time at their cabin they called “The Shack” on the Chippewa River.

Ray and Virginias’ house was the place where all the neighbor children would gather, everyone was welcome and became honorary family members, many Ray and Virginia “adopted” as their own well into adulthood.

Although the funeral will be private, at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2020, family and friends are welcome to gather and join the funeral procession to escort Ray from the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel to East Lawn Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests contributions in Raymond’s name to Sparrow Hospice Services, Ingham County Animal Control & Shelter or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.