Ray J. Schaff, 83, of Pullman, WA and recently of Dayton, WA passed away May 3, 2020 in Dayton, WA at his daughter's home.  Ray was born July 2, 1936 in Nez Perce, Idaho to Innocent & Louise (Fuchs) Schaff.  Ray grew up and attended school in Nez Perce, and following high school graduation he entered the US Army.  He served in the Army and upon his honorable discharge in 1962 came to the Palouse area, eventually settling in Pullman.  Ray married Jeanne Viger on May 2, 1972 in Coeur D'Alene, ID and together they made Pullman their home.  Ray was a truck driver for the POE Asphalt Company for many years where he worked on many projects.  Ray was a devoted family man who always put Jeanne and the children first.  Following retirement he really enjoyed his many different interests including Gonzaga basketball, Mariner baseball and camping.  Ray enjoyed people watching as well as getting together with his coffee guys.  Ray was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Pullman VFW.  He is survived by his children LuAnn Bartlett (Terry); Debbie Ailor (Jeff Squires); Alan Schaff; Don Viger; Kelly Ellis (Marty); Kathy LaBargee (Dave); sister Margaret Zenner and his loving grandchildren Angie, Eric, John, Mike, Katie, Paul, Tony, Danny, Robin, Brian, Erin and Tyler and his great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanne in 2017, a daughter Diane Viger; his parents, brother George Schaff and two sisters Betty Gamel & Catherine Bearlocher.  A visitation will be held from 2-5 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman, WA.  Funeral services will be held when we are again able to gather.  Ray and Jeanne will be laid to rest at the Pullman Cemetery.  Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements.  Memorial donations are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 440 NE Ash St., Pullman, WA 99163.