Raymond “Pete” Cash, 87, 1609 N. 8th St., Clear Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2008 at Oakwood Manor, Clear Lake.  A funeral service was held Friday, April 25, at the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake. The Rev. Tim Diehl and Pastor Tom Healey conducted the service. Military Honors were provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.  Inurnment was held Saturday, April 26, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Memorials are suggested to the V.F.W. Honor Guard or V.F.W. Auxiliary.
    “Pete” Cash was born Nov. 25, 1920, to Howard and Ruth (Yohn) Cash.  He grew up on the family farm northwest of Clear Lake. He served in the Navy during WWII, mainly in the Pacific.
    On Jan. 5, 1947, Pete married Betty Meyer at Mason City. They lived on the family farm until 1977, when they moved into town.  After retiring from farming Pete enjoyed delivering Winnebago motor homes.  He made many wonderful trips.  Pete enjoyed fishing, especially his annual Canada trips. Pete was proud to have been an original member of the V.F.W. Honor Guard, as well as past commander of the V.F.W. and American Legion.  He served on boards for the Ventura Elevator, All Vets Golf Course and the Pioneer Museum.
    Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Betty, Clear Lake; his son, Jim (Tyra) Cash, Ventura; his daughter, Vickie Nelson, Clear Lake; and his son Steve (Stub) (Deb) Cash, Clear Lake; seven grandchildren, Chris Cash and special friend, Cindy Kilby, Fertile, Iowa, Curt Cash, Ventura, Peter (Jessica) Cash, Ventura, K. C. Nelson, Arvada, Colo., Adam Cash, Clear Lake, Libby Cash and fiancé, Nick Schultz, Wisner, Neb., and Missy Cash, Nashville, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren, Lorelei, James and Jaden; sisters, Winnie Lane, Anaheim, Calif., Gayle Martin, Tucson, Az., Peggy Gildea, Tempe, Az., and Billi (Roy) Molencamp, Rogers, Minn.
    Greeting Pete in heaven will be his infant son, Tom; his granddaughter, Emily Nelson; his brother, Bob; and his parents.
    Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.