Ray Ahlrich

1922 - 2019

Ray Ahlrich

1922 - 2019

BORN

1922

DIED

2019

Ray Ahlrich Obituary

Published by Mackey-Wright Funeral Home - Monticello on Jul. 15, 2019.
Ray was born on October 24, 1922 and passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Ray was a resident of DeLand, Indiana at the time of passing. Ahlrich is a 1941 graduate of DeLand High School, a 1948 graduate of Illinois State University and received his Master of Education from the University of Illinois in 1952. In 1944 Ray enlisted in the United States Navy and eventually served int the south Pacific as seaplane pilot/navigator. He is also a 70-year member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Monticello United Methodist Church followed with a Memorial service at 7:00 p.m. and Military Rites with Pastor Kathy Sweet officiating. Interment will be held a later date. www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com Tuesday, July 16, 2019 7:00 PM Monticello United Methodist Church 2020 E. Washington St. Monticello, Illinois 61856 Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Monticello United Methodist Church Video: Image: Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Please keep my message private Confirm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight at landoflincolnhonorflight.org or the Ageless Aviation Museum at agelessaviationdreams.org.

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