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1947
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2022
Raymond Stropes Obituary
Raymond F Stropes
September 21, 1947-June 17, 2022
Raymond was married to Diana Brown Stropes for 27 years. Ray was an electrician for 33 years and always a devoted Union member. Ray loved golf, Cubs, Bears, trail riding on side-by-side with friends.
Ray's survivors include sister, Carmen (Bob) Ill, Jenny Kimball, Julie (Mel) Landis, Mark (Todd) Stropes, stepchildren Darvin, Bill and Jackie Jackson. Ray had six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Life will be July 16th, 2022 at Andalusia Community Center from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
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Clayton Lloyd
June 24, 2022
I did not meet Ray until we were freshmen at Rockridge. Through our high school years, we developed a friendship which extended through our years (perhaps only one or two) at Augustana and beyond. In the years which followed our contacts were less frequent - a visit to see baby Jenny, high school reunions, and seeing Ray in his role as the contact person for the Mid American Energy office building built on top of the parking ramp for which I had been project manager. Then, there was I hoping for work for a contract for engineering services with Ray on the Village Board of Trustees - (never happened). He was a good man- serving his employers and his community - and I was pleased and proud to have known him.
Ken Benningfield
June 24, 2022
Great friend and boss.
You'll be missed.
Sorry Di.
Jeff & Susie Sergeant
June 23, 2022
Diane: We were so very sorry to hear of Raybo's passing. We have many memories. Take care of yourself. We are here i you need anything.
JoAnne Whitley
June 23, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss, Diana. May he RIP.
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