Name: Visitation for Ramon J. "Ray" Morganstern
Start: 2015-03-25T17:30:00.000Z
End: 2015-03-25T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Congregation Temple Israel

Morganstern, Ramon J. Ray December 14, 1932 March 22, 2015 Beloved husband of Lois Levin Morganstern and the late Audrey Morganstern; dear father and father in law of Denise Holly Morganstern and Julie Morganstern Ettinger and her husband Loren Ettinger; dear grandfather of Joshua and Joseph Ettinger; dear son of the late Elsie and the late David Morganstern; our dear nephew, cousin and friend of the mentally challenged and the developmentally disabled. Ray was inducted into the Washington University Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year in the School of Liberal Arts. He was #1 in a class of 3,000. Only two juniors made Phi Beta Kappa. He was a graduate of the Washington University School of Law. Ray served as a lieutenant in the United States Army. He was extremely proud of his many achievements. Services: Memorial service Wednesday, March 25th, 1:00 PM at Congregation Temple Israel, #1 Alvan D. Rubin Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141. Visitation begins at 12:30 PM at Congregation Temple Israel. Memorial contributions preferred to Easter Seals Midwest, 13545 Barrett Parkway, Ste. 300, Ballwin, MO, 63021-3823. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Ramon Morganstern

Sponsored by Berger Memorial Chapel.

12 Entries

Sue-Ann Schramm

March 17, 2019

I doesn't seem possible it has been four years. Although I was not in St. Louis at the time, I was deeply sad to hear of his passing. Ray was a lovely man who I met and worked with many years ago. He was brilliant, kind, adored his wife and girls, was gentle, yet unrelenting in his mission to make a better world. I think of him frequently with great fondness. Blessings on his loved ones!

January 18, 2016

Have thought of Ray often these past three years since Paul's death on 1/18/13. I was always so fond of him and loved his sense of humor, kindness and dedication to those who most needed his help. I only learned of his death today when looking through the year's death notices in St. Louis. Since my move to Minneapolis two years ago, so many losses of dear people. My deepest condolences to Lois and the girls and my apologies for lateness.

Seymour & Harriet Greenwald

March 29, 2015

We were saddened to learn of Ray's passing. He was our very good friend for so many years. He did a lot for so many. His life was truly a blessing.

March 29, 2015

The family of Sidney Kleg is saddened to learn of Ray's passing. He and Sid were good friends for so many years. I know that my dad helped Ray cross over. And hey, do you think there is a Spiro's in Heaven?
- Linda Kramer (St Louis)

Susan Bonner

March 26, 2015

My deepest sympathy to your family. Ray was a wonderful man who shared his passion to all for children and adults with disabilities. He was loved by many and appreciated for his leadership and advocacy. I am so sorry that I was not able to attend the services yesterday.

Adam Christensen

March 25, 2015

I was honored to know Ray and his family. Thank you for sharing your talent and passion for those we serve.

Joel Ingwaldson

March 24, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Sending much love, light and peace to all of Ray's loved ones. He rests in peace now.

Norma 'Sue' Mayer

March 24, 2015

I first met Ray when I became his secretary in 1963. He was a wonderful, kind and thoughtful boss and I respected him very much. Our paths crossed over the years and we were able to see him again a couple years ago over pizza. I expressed to him then the appreciation from those who could not necessarily speak for themselves to say thank you. God bless you. I am blessed to have known this joyful man. I have all the wonderful memories from those bygone days that I will cherish forever. Thank you. Love to your family Lois.

March 24, 2015

SO SORRY ABOUT RAY'S DEATH. HE WAS A FINE MAN AND WE WILL ALL MISS HIM. LOVE AND PRAYERS, MEL AND EVELYN

Roberta Shapard Potter

March 24, 2015

Thanks be to God for the long and necessary life of Mr. Ray Morganstern, who, in his lifetime accomplished so much for the disabled and compromised. He was a friend and counselor, who adopted our whole family -- a relationship that began for Mr. Morganstern, Lois, Denise, Julie, and my sister, Ann, back at Rainbow Village some 30+ years ago. A fine family man and benefactor to the community. He was definitely one of the good guys.

Wendy Sullivan

March 24, 2015

Ray was a true champion for people with disabilities. He offered hope and inspiration to countless individuals. Ray will be dearly missed but we will continue his work.

Julie Morganstern Wolfe

March 23, 2015

So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Sending my love and condolences to all. He will be remembered fondly always.

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