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Raymond Switzer Obituary
He is survived by his wife: Avis Janette (Watson) Switzer of Maryville; two sons: Raymond Earl (Lynn) Switzer IV of Troy and Chris Lee Switzer of Edwardsville; two step-sons: Mark D. (Dawn) Crabtree of Granite City and James Allen (Kris) Crabtree of Glen Carbon; a granddaughter: Lisa Switzer and two step-great-grandchildren: Emma Leigh and Gregory Scott.
Ray was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of Labor Local Union 179-397. In 1967 he helped build SIU and retired in 1985. He was a personal friend and aid to Senator Sam Vadalabene for 20 years. He was a member of Illinois Ironworkers and in 1965 was involved in the construction of the Gateway Arch.
Services were conducted at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville.
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November 26, 2013
Ray and Chris, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Thoughts and prays, Brenda and Ronnie
Donna Hammock
November 23, 2013
I have known the Switzer family for most of my life and I am sad for them. I am personal friends with Ray IV and Chris. I am sad that they have to go through such a loss and my thoughts are with them.
Ed Bigham
November 21, 2013
To the Switzer family.I was so sorry to hear of Rays passing. As a friend and former neighbor, I will always remember Ray as a kind and generous man. A man that when he gave you his word he kept it. His loyalty to his friends never wavered.
Shawn Bast
November 20, 2013
To the Switzer family, I am very sorry for loss. Its been many years since I moved out of the area, I knew Ray since I was little and have many good memories of him.. He always had a story and could bring a smile to your face --- He was devoted to his family and I know he will be missed. My deepest condolences. I pray that God will comfort each of you in this time of sorrow.
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