"So SORRY for your loss Marlene and Donna! He was such a kind ,caring,loving gentleman...he will be sorely missed by many!! You'll get alot of comfort from the beautiful memories you Have! Saved in your heart!! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH "
In loving memory of
Alva Ray Bringolf
October 27, 1947 - March 8, 2018
Ray Bringolf, 70, of Webster City, died Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with Pastor Craig Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Alva Ray Bringolf, the son of Alva "Dike" and Elva Mae Roberts Bringolf, was born October 27, 1947 in Webster City. He was a 1966 graduate of Webster City High School, Northwest Missouri State and Chico College in California. Ray met the Love of his Life in January of 1992 and has shared 26 wonderful years with his wife Marlene Francis-Bringolf.
He worked for Nissen's and later Peterson Construction as a mason until his retirement.
Ray is survived by his wife, Marlene of Webster City; sister, Donna Bringolf of Webster City; nephews, Tom (Renee) Bringolf, Mike (Karmon) Bringolf and Bob (JoAnn) Bringolf; and many extended family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two half-brothers, Raymond C. Bringolf and Robert Bringolf.
Razor enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening, canning and hunting. He played on the Webster City Boosters fast pitch softball team and the Slow Break basketball team, was a lifeguard at the Webster City Pool and an official for Webster City football games.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com.
Tributes
"So sorry for your loss. I met him when his mother was at Crestview. Such a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed."
"Ray was one of the most loving man, especially Marlene, but he truly loved everyone he met and never knew a stranger. Great man whom will be missed by all. My sincere sympathy to Marlene, Donna and his newphews."
"Ray was a great guy. I always enjoyed my many conversations with him usually about hunting, fishing, or the W.C. Lynx football. He was really a good football player on the 1965 undefeated team and continued to support it throughout life. I have a very fond memory of quail hunting with him in southern Iowa with his Brittney Spaniels. My sincere sympathy goes out to Donna and Marlene. May Razor rest in peace."
"So very sorry to hear about Ray's passing. The family has my sincere sympathy."
"Marlene, so sorry to hear of his passing..He was such a nice man. "
"Marlene, I am so sorry for your loss, praying for you and that you find comfort in your memories."
"I pray for you and your family in this time of loss. I will continue to pray for you in the coming days and months ahead. Let God shed his wondrous light on you."
"Webster City and the world has lost a true gentleman in Ray Bringolf. I was fortunate enough to have visited him in IC at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines a few years ago and enjoyed our visit very much and am very sad to learn of Ray's passing. I send my sincerest condolences to his loving wife, Marlene, and his sister, Donna, both of whom I also met while visiting Ray. May God bless the entire Bringolf family as Ray will be very much be missed! RIP, Ray Bringolf!"
"Ray was always like a brother to me. He was like one of our family. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family. Tom Williams"
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we enjoyed spending time with you Ray and Marlene. We will miss you so much. You so much fun. we look after Marlene for you as we know you will be looking after her to from up above. We will all ways LOVE YOU AND KEEP YOU IN OUR HEARTS FOR EVER. U. George & A. Shirley"