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2018
Raymond Gestel Obituary
Born: January 20, 1924
Died: December 15, 2018
Raymond S. "Ray" Gestel, age 94, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Raymond was a resident of Willow Falls, Crest Hill. Born January 20, 1924 in Joliet, IL, Raymond was a son of Joseph, Sr and Mary (nee Windischman) Gestel.
Raymond is survived by numerous great nieces and nephews.
A complete obituary including memorial visitation and service information for Raymond S. Gestel will be available in early Spring.
Friends may sign the online guest book by logging onto: www.PleseFuneral.com
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction of Kenneth A. Plese, in Joliet, IL 815-735-2125
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