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Ray Mengel Obituary

Ray Mengel

Ray Mengel, 72, of Rapid City, SD, formerly of Glendive, MT passed away on May 6, 2021 at Hospice House of Rapid City.

Ray was born on Dec. 15, 1948 and was the son of Eldon and Christine (Jesfield) Mengel. He grew up in Baker, MT and graduated from Baker High School in 1966. Following high school, he attended Eastern Montana College in Billings, later finishing at Dawson Community College where he then graduated.

Ray married Deb Talkington on Sept. 21, 1969 in Belle Fourche, SD. To this union two children were born, Troy and Chandra. Together they raised their family in Glendive, MT. Ray began working for the Montana Department of Transportation as a surveyor and fieldman. Later on in his career he became the District Administrator for Eastern Montana. One of Ray's goals was to pave Highway 323 from Ekalaka to Alzada. In 2011 Ray retired and he and Deb continued to live in Glendive until 2019. They then moved to Rapid, SD to be closer to their children.

Ray was a sports enthusiast, especially basketball and football. His love for Eastern Montana sports had him traveling to various towns to watch games and attend district and state tournaments. Ray and Deb enjoyed traveling during their retirement. They attended Christ Church in Rapid City, SD.

Ray is survived by his wife, Deb Mengel of Rapid City, SD; son, Troy Mengel and Chandra Mengel both of Rapid City, SD; brother Bob Frank; sisters, Irene (Bob) Tolan and Joan (Mike) Bjarko.

He is preceded in death by his parents Eldon and Christine Mengel.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Carter County Cemetery.

Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Published by Billings Gazette on May 12, 2021.
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To Ray´s family, I am sorry for your loss.
It has been many years but maybe Irene and Joan remember me, Brenda Olson, your neighbor and friend in Baker. We had some great childhood fun together. Sending my condolences on the loss of Ray.

Brenda (Olson) Smith

May 14, 2021

Deb - I worked with Ray for several years in
Glendive and I really appreciated his mentorship and friendship. He was probably one of the hardest working people i have ever been around. He was 1 day younger than i was and rarely let me forget it. I miss him and my sympathy to you for your loss. Mick

Mick Johnson

May 12, 2021

Jackie and I send our sympathy and love to Deb and family and pray that the Lord's presence will be very near at this difficult time.

Rod & Jackie Senner

May 11, 2021

My condolences to Ray´s wife and his children as well as Irene and JoAnn.

Jeff Madler

May 10, 2021

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