Ray was born on Aug. 5, 1935, in Chicago, IL to Margaret and Michael Lanners. He attended St. Sylvester Grammar School of Chicago, IL and Tuley High School. He then attended Wright Junior College. After College, Ray began his career at Continental National Bank of Chicago, IL, and then onto Northwest National Bank and Wauconda National Bank. He also owned and operated Ray’s Red Hots in Chicago, Square Deal Siding Company in St. Petersburg, FL and also ran a boarding stable for horses in Pinellas Park, FL. Ray’s adventurous spirit and love for others will be missed.
He is survived by his wife; Virginia Lanners of 66 years, Daughters Wendy Borzewski and Nancy Rebman, Sons Raymond Lanners, Michael Lanners, and Thomas Lanners.
A celebration of Ray’s life will be on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 4:00pm with a reception to follow at Robert Toale and Sons Celebration of Life Center in Lakewood Ranch.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rtslwr.com for the Lanners family.