Raymond George Dodge
September 05, 1926 - October 04, 2020
Mission Viejo California
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Raymond George Dodge
September 05, 1926 - October 04, 2020
Mission Viejo California
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RAYMOND GEORGE DODGE
September 5, 1926 – October 4, 2020
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather
Ray was born on September 5, 1926 in Akron, Ohio. He joined the Navy in 1943 and served for 2 years. He graduated from Kent State University. He moved to California in 1963. He taught and coached at Bellflower High School for two years. Ray was part of opening Mission Viejo High School in 1966. He then went on to become Athletic Director and Football Coach. He also taught Health and Driver’s Education classes for many years. He retired in 1998 and spent many happy years with his wife Susan Dodge. They were married for 32 years. Ray loved to fish and camp in the Eastern Sierra Mountains. He also loved to attend his grandchildren’s many sporting events such as soccer, baseball, basketball and football. He will always be remembered as “Coach Dodge” by his friends and “Grandpa Ray” who made the best milkshakes ever!!
16 responses to Raymond George Dodge
Ann Dahlberg says:
October 12, 2020
Ray, how special you were to the Dahlberg’s. Bob hiring you in the first place and how surprised you were when John started as a freshman. Working with you was always a surprise, pleasure and laughs. I will always remember your laugh and your support when Bob was ill. Thank you for all the memories. Oh will you be missed
Jacob Londe says:
October 12, 2020
Great teacher of men, great coach and better person. God bless Coach Dodge and his family. He made a positive impact on so many lives. World is a better place because of him. Love always.
Jim Pignone says:
October 12, 2020
Coach Dodge you will be missed by many. You, Coach Snow, and Coach Haynes help start what would eventually be a fantastic football tradition at Mission Viejo High School. You educated many young adults to become responsible adults and for that I am thankful. Rest In Peace Coach!
Leo says:
October 12, 2020
Leo and Caryn Hunstiger students from class of 69 MIssion Viejo High School
Marc Thomas says:
October 12, 2020
He was a great coach always funny I used to tune his car in auto shop