RAYMOND KIST

1961 - 2017

RAYMOND KIST obituary, 1961-2017, HAWTHORN WOODS, IL

RAYMOND KIST

1961 - 2017

BORN

1961

DIED

2017

RAYMOND KIST Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2017.
HAWTHORN WOODS - Raymond Kist was born on January 24, 1961, in Chicago, to Walter and Elfriede (nee Koch) Kist. He died Monday, November 6, 2017, in Edwardsville, Illinois. Ray served in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic at Travis Air Force Base in California. He worked as an Aviation Safety Inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration in Des Plaines. Ray loved animals, especially his dogs Barney, Andy, Petey, Frankie and Bentley. He had a knack for creative cooking and was a loyal Bears Fan. He loved to travel with his family, most recently Disney World and an Alaskan cruise. Raymond is survived by his spouse of 33 years, Gisela (nee Kirschner); children, Johanna Kist and Alexander Kist; mother, Elfriede Kist; brother, Robert Kist; sister-in-law, Heidi (Randy) Woods; nieces, Catherine Kist, Stephanie Kist, Emily Woods, Kaitlyn Woods; and several beloved cousins. He was preceded in death by his father. Visitation Monday, November 13, 2017 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 North Arlington Heights Road (4 blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Prayer Service 11:00 am Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to One More Dog Rescue Inc. 16 Collier Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109 (omdrescue.org). Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.

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Bruno

October 7, 2020

So sorry to just hear about Raymond's passing away! My condolences to the whole family, especially Gisela, Elfriede and Robert. I had the pleasure to meet all of them during my very first visit to the USA, with my first stop in Chicago. Sending many greetings and prayers to all of you! Bruno

Stephen OConnor

November 13, 2017

I was lucky enough to meet Ray while working at MPC. We always kept in touch after our layoff together all these years now. I was just shocked to hear of his sudden passing. Such a kind and wonderful man who I will miss communicating with. Tonight I offered up my Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament for Ray. May the peace of Christ be with him and his family during this most difficult time.

Danette Lane

November 13, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Gisela.

David Stapleton

November 12, 2017

We were deeply saddened to hear of Rays passing. Both my wife and I worked for many years together at MPC Products. We knew him as a good man with an easy smile. Always in a good mood ready to pitch in and help any way he could. In a world that surely needs good men, he certainly was one.

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Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd.

1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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