October 13, 1929-October 30, 2018

Raymond Bernard Stenglein, age 89, of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on October 13, 1929 in Buffalo the son of Lawrence & Mamie (Ahlm) Stenglein.

Ray honorably served his Country in the United States Air Force serving from 1950-1954.

On August 31, 1953, Raymond Stenglein and Faye Dean were joined in marriage in Pascagoula, Mississippi.  God blessed their marriage with a son Terry.

He was formerly employed at Paul Bunyan Bait Company for fourteen years and later at American Linen for twenty-two years.

He was a life member of The V.F.W.

Raymond liked playing golf, hunting and when up at the lake, he enjoyed fishing.

Survived by his loving wife of sixty five years: Faye Stenglein; a son: Terry (Kelli) Stenglein; four grandchildren:  Tabatha Borski, Candi Stumne and Angela Ottenstroer and Tony Anderson; seven great grandchildren: Sabrrina, MacKenzie, Kohl, Mason, Ethan, Hannah and Preston; half brothers: Richard  Paul and Jim Paul; sisters-in-law: Vivian Stenglein Schmidt and Betty Osteen; a niece: Linda Garvin and by a nephew: Larry Tillery; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents and by three siblings.

Funeral services for Raymond Stenglein will be held on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo.  Pastor Ryan Clark will officiate.

Interment with military rites will follow at Lakeview Cemetery.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November3rd one hour prior to funeral services at the church.

Casket Bearers will be Brian Borski, Erik Stumne, Jim Stenglein, Dan Stenglein, Jim Ottenstroer and Jesse Payne.

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family.  Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com