Ray O. Creager, M.D.

CREAGER, Ray O., M.D.
Kalamazoo Passed away Thursday, February 28, 2008. He was born April 15, 1921 in Kokomo, IN, the son of Clyde O. and Eva Bland Creager and had lived in Kalamazoo for many years. Dr. Creager graduated from Indiana University with a BS in Medicine and from the IU School of Medicine in 1944. He served his country during WW II in the United States Army at Percy Jones General Hospital, with the rank of Captain. Following his military service, he started private practice in Kalamazoo in psychiatry, becoming full time at the Child Guidance Clinic in 1948. He became the Director of the Clinic in 1950 and retired in 1981. After retirement, he remained at the Clinic on a part time basis. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Ronald in 2000; and a great granddaughter, Madeleine Wike. On April 25, 1943, he married the former Helen Nelson, who survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Christina Richard Fink of Kalamazoo; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Creager of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Ronald R. Creager, II, Karylle Brad Wike, Marnie Creager, Megan Fink and Zachary Fink; great grandchildren, Matthew Wike, Andrew Wike, Anderson Creager and Austin Creager; a sister, Marjorie Gene Sumney of Birmingham, MI; nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held and there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Free Medical Clinic of Kalamazoo, 2918 Portage Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St.