BORN

1931

DIED

2014

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McGilley State Line Chapel

12301 State Line Road

Kansas City, Missouri

RAYMOND REDLINGSHAFER Obituary

RAYMOND A. REDLINGSHAFER, SR. Raymond A. Redlingshafer, Sr., 83, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away peacefully August 19, 2014. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 5250 Mission Road, Roeland Park, KS 66205. Friends may call at the church from 9 to 10 a.m. or after the service in the Parish Center. Ray was born in Kansas City, Mo., to Raymond V. and Edna Redlingshafer in 1931. He attended area catholic schools. He was a distinguished military graduate from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala., where he served as president of his class, fraternity president and the student body president, he returned to the Midwest and met the love of his life, Teresa McGilley. They were married for 52 years and blessed with seven children, they lived an entertaining and active life raising their family. Ray was a loving father, grandfather and mentor. He especially enjoyed watching the kid's activities, coaching football, his "Third Thursday" group, the Bishop Miege Parents of Wrestlers (POW's), many Spring Hill College reunions, Sunday night poker games, annual trips to the horse races over the 4th of July and the traditional New Year's Eve party with the gang. Ray had a successful entrepreneurial business career leading five companies from start up to acquisition and serving as an independent business consultant. Many of his business colleagues fondly referred to him as "the poor old carpenter." Ray is preceded in death by parents, wife, Teresa McGilley Redlingshafer, son, Christopher L. Redlingshafer (Sally Keating), his sisters, DeEtte Gaughan (Will) and Jean Rode. He is survived by six children, Raymond A. Redlingshafer, Jr. (Lisa), Teresa Redlingshafer Gehring (Geof), J. Ryan Redlingshafer (Ruth), Dirk P. Redlingshafer (Vince), Rex A. Redlingshafer (Janice), and Ramona Redlingshafer Simons (Monk), 22 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A special thank you goes out to Ray's caretakers and loved ones who assisted and loved him in the last year of life. A big Thumbs Up Dad/Grandpa, we will miss you!! In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the City Union Mission, 1100 East 11th, Kansas City, MO 64106. Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com Arr.: McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145. McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145, 816-942-6180

Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 24, 2014.
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Redlingshafer family, Your Dad was an "Original"! He was such a character and full of life. I can only imagine what it was like growing up with him as your father!
Obviously, he had God in his heart, witness by how he raised all of his children. All of you have grown up to be such amazing adults! Even Ray's grandchildren are amazing young adults. Ray & "Ma Red" had done something right! Here is to Ray and Ramona and how they led their lives and how they raised amazing children!!

September 11, 2014

Please know that we are lifting you all up as you grieve the loss of your dad and grandfather! We know what a tremendous legacy he left of love and marriage to his children. We are thankful for his life and the significance it has to each one of you! We pray that you will feel the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit as you celebrate his life! With sympathy and love~
Slade, Elizabeth & family

September 11, 2014

To all of the wonderful Redlingshafer family--I feel so fortunate to have known all of you for so many years and have only fond memories that bring a smile to my face when I think of the many times I got to visit and witness the chaos of a big, fun loving family, much like my own! Your mom and dad were always such welcoming and gracious hosts in their home, and I know that their legacies live on in each of you. Wishing you all peace at this time. Our love and condolences, Bridget and G. Brown

Bridget Brown

September 9, 2014

To a good family who I feel fortunate to have crossed paths with at an early age - I just today heard about your Dad. My thoughts & prayers will be with all of you on Friday this week. Your parents (and all of you) helped to anchor our St. Agnes and Miege community when we were growing up. And, of course, those infamous Sunday night poker games with our Dads. Oh my! I have fond memories of those days and of Mr. Red. God bless. With deepest sympathy,

Kim Wiesmann

September 7, 2014

Dear Redlingshafer Family,
I did not have to search far for the reason I have always thought why you all have such a great family,, upon meeting and getting to know your Mom and Dad. They were a great couple, and individuals as well. I hope this stage of life only brings you all even closer together...

Tim Hayes

September 5, 2014

I miss you Dad - although I feel you with me in a very special way now that you are in the Heavenly Kingdom. Thank you, Jesus!! Please intercede for our family intentions! This is a fun photo from our Krispy Kreme tasting this summer!

Mona Simons

September 4, 2014

Just heard that your Father passed away. We will send a donation in his memory and keep you in our prayers. We know he is in a better place, but still so hard to say goodbye. May the love of family and friends comfort you. Our love.....

Joe and Maureen Redd

September 3, 2014

Fond memories of our younger days in Kansas City. What a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Ray and Susan Griffith

August 27, 2014

T-Red and Family,

We are sorry about the loss of your Dad/Grandpa.

We pray that he is welcomed into the glory of heaven and that your family is made stronger by sharing in the hope of seeing him once again. May his spirit and legacy live on, in you, and in all of your family.

Many blessings and our deepest sympathies,

Mark and Lynelle DeNapoli

August 25, 2014

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." I will miss you grandpa. The 'Redlingshafer stars' shine ever brighter now...go and be eternally happy. Love you

Paul Redlingshafer

August 25, 2014

To my favorite family, my thoughts are with you. Mr. Red, a classy one of a kind and the memories we shared are unparalleled. He made a difference in my life on many levels and in many ways. Rex, T-Red, Ray Jr., all of you, my heart is with you. I will miss your father and that warm kiss and embrace we received that made us feel like one of his own.

-Quick Stop

Steve Sell

August 24, 2014

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