Ned Ray, age 74 of Auburn, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha.

Survivors include his wife Irene of Auburn; daughter and son-in-law Becky Ray and Rusty of LA; son Patrick Ray of CT; step-sons Allen Rawson and Dirk Rawson of Omaha; granddaughters Marissa and husband Matt Strickler, Taylor, Bailey, and Rachael Rawson; sister and brother-in-law Sally and Dan Brown of Portland, OR; dog Jake; many other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be Thursday, August 27, 10:30 a.m. at the Auburn Christian Church. Burial will be at the Verdon Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 7:00.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to family choice.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.