Raul V. Hernandez Sr.

Raul V. Hernandez Sr., 84, of Findlay, went to his eternal home with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. He was born Aug. 10, 1937, in Laredo, Texas, to Luciano and Manuela (Villareal) Hernandez Sr. Raul married Lucinda Stevens Aug. 26, 1995, and she survives. Raul worked at Union Carbide Corporation for 33 years before retiring and then worked another 16 years at GSW Manufacturing before his final retirement. He proudly served his country as Sergeant in U.S. Army before being honorably discharged. Raul was a lifetime member of AMVETS Post 21, was in bowling leagues, loved to fish, and enjoyed boating. He was an avid Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan, along with Ohio State Buckeyes. Most of all, Raul loved his children and cherished every memory with his grandchildren. Raul is survived by his wife, Lucinda; four sons, Raul (Carol) Hernandez Jr., Rueben Hernandez, Rudy (Karry) Hernandez, and Randy Hernandez; five daughters, Valerie (Jamie) Nye, Tracy (Russell) Walker, Tricia Hernandez, Jennifer Bissel, and Alisha (Michael) Hesson; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Luciano (Robin) Hernandez Jr., Robert (Mary) Hernandez, David (Kenya) Hernandez, Tony Hernandez, and Ronaldo (Bonnie) Hernandez; four sisters, Janie (Dan) Nusbaum, Erma (Frank) Guerrero, Lupe (John) Stacey, and Sherri Baxter; sister-in-law, Minerva Hernandez; and furry buddy, Duncan. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ramon Hernandez and Joe Hernandez; sister, Martha Vela; and brother-in-law, Jesse Vela. There will be no formal funeral. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hufford Family Funeral Home, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, 419-422-1500. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com