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RAY KIMBERLEY Obituary

Ray L. Kimberley, 74, died Saturday, April 30, 2011, born Dec. 1, 1936 in Janesville, WI; beloved husband of 48 years to Patricia, nee Feeney; devoted father of Denise, Bartholomew, Cynthia (Alan) Rehbein, Matthew (Lori) and the late Colleen; cherished grandfather of Jeanette and Brian Wallbaum, Patrick and Ryan Kimberley; son of the late Jess and the late Genevieve; loving brother of Rita Phillips, Barbara (Dale) O'Brien, Rose, Sylvia, Richard (Donna), Teresa, Steve, the late Salome (late Harry) Chapin and the late Robert; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ray was a registered Professional Engineer, an avid cribbage player, Packer fan and RV enthusiast. Funeral, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave, (at the Circle), Elmwood Park to St. Celestine Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation, Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donation in his memory can be made payable to the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Legacy Fund, c/o Office of Advancement, Guerin Prep High School, 8001 W. Belmont Ave., River Grove, IL 60171. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 3, 2011.

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Jim Dugan

May 7, 2011

I am sorry to hear of Ray's passing but know that he is in a better place. I will remember him in our prayers. He was fortunate in life for an extended family and friends. He will be missed by the Rauland Family for his positive and helpful outlook on life.

Ginny-Kath Kaczynski-Duggan

May 6, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Rose Kimberley

May 6, 2011

Ray was a very special "big brother." I will forever miss his humor, enthusiasm, love of family, zest for life, travel and knowledge, and his spiritual example. I will think back fondly on the many games of cribbage, shared stories of his latest invention or game creations, his daily forwarded emails, the detailed accounts ("trip reports") of his latest travel adventures with family, his comforting words when I went through difficult times as a single parent, and our discussions of the latest stock picks, just to name a few of the many great memories.

No words can express the sorrow felt in the loss of such a dear brother!

Mark Brandner

May 4, 2011

He will be missed by many.

Eipe Varghese

May 4, 2011

Ray worked with us at Rauland for a long period of time. We became close to each other in time. He was always HAPPY, SMILING and FULL OF ENERGY and a GOOD FRIEND when you needed the support. May God give all the family members COMFORT, PEACE and HOPE to continue through the journey of life in this world until we meet with Ray again.

With Love and Prayers,
Eipe

Judy Skotzko

May 4, 2011

Pat, I'm so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. My condolences to you and your family.

Stanley Zajac

May 4, 2011

Aloha
My deepest sympathies to the family of Ray Wimberly. I will miss him as a friend and fellow worker. We will keep Ray in our prayers at church services

Darling Detty

May 4, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Ray's passing but I know he's watching over us as a part of the "Communion of Saints". My husband Mike & I worked at Rauland for many years and I was the secretary in Production Engineering. We belong to St. Celestine Parish as well and I would see Ray there. May God bless your whole family as you draw closer together in this time of loss.

Hugs & Prayers

Darling & Michael Detty

Jim Kramlinger

May 4, 2011

Syl shared with me and our group her love of her brother and his family. I know she loved them all deeply. I wish you all much love and support in your time of grief.

Kathi Feeney-Dzialowy

May 3, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Ray and that I can't be there for the funeral. I will always remember his smile
and all the fun we had at the family gatherings!

May 3, 2011

Sorry to hear about his passing. I know he is up there looking through the Grainger Catalog he liked so much. I know you will miss him very much. The entire family are in my prayers. Pat Partington Conti

Monica Szawica

May 3, 2011

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

God Bless the entire Kimberley Family and may you always cherish the memories you had with Ray. You're all my prayers and in my heart.

Tina Cruz

May 3, 2011

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him personally, I feel as if I knew him well, through his loving daughter Denise. She loved him more than words can ever express. I pray that the love and wonderful memories that this family shared, help to get them through this very sorrowful time and continues to carry them throughout the coming years. May God Bless and keep them always.

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