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Raymond Kroeger Obituary
January 3, 1938 - May 28, 2025
Raymond R. Kroeger, age 87, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Bennett, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Silvercrest Garner Senior Living, Davenport. A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Durant Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Raymond was born on January 3, 1938, the son of Emil and Mabel (Meier) Kroeger in Durant. He married Joan Schaeffer on August 24, 1957 at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, Davenport. Joan passed away on September 25, 2022.
Raymond and his wife, Joan, began their life together farming in Cedar County for a few years before moving to town in 1967. He spent 21 years working as a Tool Grinder for Caterpillar in Mt. Joy, Iowa, until they closed in 1988. Not one to stay idle, Raymond later worked as a custodian at Bennett School and as a Courtesy Clerk at Hy-Vee in Davenport.
Raymond and Joan were avid square dancers and enjoyed traveling together on bus trips to places like Niagara Falls, Colorado, and Nashville. His vegetable garden was a source of pride, and weekends were often spent at garage sales or enjoying a cold Sunday beer with his son, Al. He was also a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Wilton, but nothing brought him more joy than attending his grandchildren's sporting events and celebrating holidays surrounded by family. He also had a special fondness for the family's dogs, who always found a friend in Raymond.
Raymond will be lovingly remembered by his two children, Allen (Vicki) Kroeger of Wilton and Linda (Jim) Connell of Davenport; five grandchildren, Melissa (Craig) Johnson, Nathan (Amanda) Kroeger, Andrew (Liz) Kroeger, Zachary Connell, and Christopher Connell; and six great grandchildren, Kellen, Calvin, Mila, Arya, Hattie, and Glennon.
Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Joan; one daughter, Joni Kroeger; one great granddaughter, Elsie Margaret Joan Kroeger; four brothers, Elmer, Leroy, Henry. and Alvin; and two sisters, Irene Schult and Henrietta Wenndt.
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Cindy Kroeger
June 4, 2025
Uncle Ray will be missed. He was a special man. I will remember his laugh and smile.
Loretta Siebke
June 2, 2025
I'm so sorry to read this message. Ray was the nicest guy. He and Joan were among the 12 of us who had breakfast together every day when we all retired. Many great moments together! You have many memories.
Janice DaBillo
June 2, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Olivia Sinda
May 31, 2025
I loved to go into work and see Ray, he was such a kind and gentle man. It was a pleasure to serve him up until the very end. I´m sorry for everyone´s loss, and I´m glad he is at peace
Madalynn Maxey
May 31, 2025
will miss ray a lot ! he was always a friendly man, always looked forward to serving him. my sincere condolences to the family !
Kathi king
May 31, 2025
Gonna miss him playing bingo he had a favorite card and won alot .always smiling. He was a sweetheart
Brenda Freeze McGowan
May 31, 2025
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