17 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Raymond “Ray” Peters New Jersey Ground Water Association member Raymond “Ray” Peters of Howell, New Jersey, passed away December 21, 2022, with his family by his side. Born in Engelwood, Ray grew up in the Freewood Acres area of Howell Township and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1957. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961, and became a member of the newly formed 11th Air Assault Division at Fort Benning, Georgia, which combined light infantry with integral helicopter transport and air support. During this time, Ray was deployed to Germany and taught South Vietnam soldiers to rappel from helicopters. After his military career, Ray returned to Howell, where he built his life and started his career as a licensed master well drilling contractor with his business “Ray’s Well Drilling and Service” in the mid-1970s. Ray operated his business until the age of 81, when he retired. His greatest joys were spending time with his family, riding his Harley, and driving his 1956 Chevy Nomad. Ray is survived by his children Toni (Stephen), Andrew (Michael), and Jessica (Scott); stepson Vincent (Rebecca); six grandchildren Alexander, Joseph, Cooper, Matthew, Brienna, and Chase; as well as his brother Robert. He was predeceased by the love of his life Eleanor, his sister Rosalie, and his aunt Helen. The management and staff of WWDR extend their condolences to Ray’s family and friends. Lest we forget . . .
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