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Oct 20, 1944 - Feb 7, 2026
It was an honor getting to know Rainer and family. Praying for you all.
Shante Iselin
February 14, 2026 | Wichita Falls, TX | Acquaintance
In memory of and in gratitude for his honorable military service. May God bless him and welcome him home. Peace be with his family and friends at this time.
Grateful Nation
February 14, 2026
Sherry..Willie and I are out of town but wanted to show our condolences. It was a pleasure serving with Ray on the citizens academy board. He provided a wealth of knowledge. Our prayers are with you and family.
Willie and Linda Howard
February 13, 2026 | Wichita Falls | Friend
A "true" friend from the beginning of our Air Force careers. A very caring man with an abundance of love for all. Prayers for Sherri and family. Larry & Karen Helwig
Larry and Karen Helwig
February 12, 2026 | Sandstone, MN | Friend
David Grimsey
February 11, 2026 | Friend
Ray will be sorely missed by all. He was a tireless volunteer for our community, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church and anyone in need he came in contact with. I am blessed and proud to have known him.
Paul Knox
February 11, 2026 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
In memory of and in gratitude for his honorable military service. May God bless him and welcome him home. Peace be with his family and friends at this time
Grateful Nation
February 10, 2026
I worked for him and with him him at 82 TRW in early 1990's. A wonderful man and leader. A privilege to have met him and his wife, Sherry.
Jo Ann Howell
February 10, 2026 | Sheppard AFB, TX | Coworker
Rainer “Ray” Hanold, husband, father and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Wichita Falls.
Mr. Hanold was born in St. Georgen, Germany on October 20, 1944 to Lisa Lotta and Joseph Hanold, and immigrated to the United States in 1952. He was raised in Ottawa, Illinois and later moved to Chicago where he graduated from Carl Schurz High School in 1964. Ray entered the Air Force in 1965 and served honorably for over 30 years, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant in the position of Senior Enlisted Advisor at Sheppard Air Force Base in 1995. His assignments included Philippines, Viet Nam, Taiwan, England and Germany along with numerous assignments in the U.S. Ray also served as a civil service employee at Sheppard from 1995 until his retirement in 2008.
Mr. Hanold was active in his community and church. He served on city boards, with MPEC volunteers, W.F. Police Citizens Police Academy Association President and several areas within the Sheppard Catholic Parish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lisa Hanold; and a step-grandson, Kelly Virdell.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sherry Hanold of Wichita Falls; his son, Joseph and wife Melissa Hanold of Richardson; stepson, Wesley Virdell of Wichita Falls; his brother, Claus and wife Andrea Hanold of Surprise, Arizona; and grandsons, Jacob, Grant, and John Hanold all of Richardson.
The family will receive friends between 6 and 7 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Kyle Walterscheid, celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at Crestview Memorial Park under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com
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