Raymond Neil Viele DVM, 52, of Pullman, MI died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Affectionately known as Dr Ray, he was co-founder and owner of Mac's Landing Veterinary Services, Fennville. An alumnus of Maple Valley High School, Vermontville MI and Michigan State University, Dr Ray had degrees in microbiology, medical technology, and obtained his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1993. During his studies, he was also president of his veterinary class, and editor of the MSU veterinary student magazine. He did an externship at Four Corners in the Navajo nation, and worked for Dr Jan Pol of Weidman, MI before starting Mac's Landing. As a compassionate practitioner, Dr Ray also trained in acupuncture and spinal manipulation, restoring health and fitness to many animals, including therapy dogs, during his practice. His passions also included music and the Wheatland Music Organization, microbrews, cooking, gardening, and his woodlands. Dr Ray will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Charles E, Sr and Louise Viele of Vermontville, MI, siblings Jeanne (Mel) Straub, Denise (Dale) Berry, Maurene (Karl Sorensen) Viele, and Charles E. (Kathy) Viele, Jr, several nieces and nephews who called him Uncle Dr Ray, aunts, uncles and many cousins. His extended 'family' also includes close friends Mark Driesenga, Leasa Loseth, and his dog Bolo, the staff at Mac's Landing, many two and four-legged friends, co-workers and clients. A celebration of his life will take place in the future. Memorial contributions in his name to the PMP Research Foundation (www.pmpcure.org), West Michigan Therapy Dogs (www.wmtd.org) or your local animal rescue organization would be deeply appreciated by his family. "'/ An online registry book is available at www.chappellfuneralhome.com