Raymond F. Vahle

Raymond F. Vahle, age 86, of 2130 Harrison, Quincy, died Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 7:40 pm in Blessing Hospital. He was born March 10, 1924 in Adams County, Illinois the son of Edward Ernest Vahle and Lillian Caroline Uhland Vahle. Ray was raised on a farm in Plainville and graduated from Seymour High School in Payson, Illinois. He married Gladys Jackson who passed away in 1977. He then married Agnes Brown on July 23rd, 1978. Ray retired from Cooper Industries Division of Gardner Denver after thirty-eight years. He served on the United Community Credit Union Board for ten years. He belonged to Machinist Union Local 822 and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Ray was a member of Herman Lodge #39, A.F. and A.M. He was past patron of Grace Whipple Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. He belonged to the Noon Optimist Club, the Q-City Square Dancer Club, and was a charter member of the YWCA Outdoor Club. He was a long time member of Vermont United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Double Ring Sunday School Class. He was Head Usher for many years and was Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 9, for which he was presented the District Presidential Award. He served on se...[more]

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al church committees and was a talented carpenter when it came to fixing things. He was always eager to lend a helping hand. He delivered Meals on Wheels for several years. He loved camping, fishing and travel. He visited all 50 states including Alaska and Hawaii, and also visited Canada and Mexico. He belonged to the Friday morning men's prayer group. Ray is survived by his wife Agnes; a daughter, Barbara Manning and husband Larry; a son, Michael Vahle and wife Mary; three stepsons, David Brown and wife Shari, Rex Brown, and Randy Brown and partner David Baker; 13 grandchildren, Brian Manning, Jake Vahle and wife Heather, Tracy Vahle, Andrea Vahle, and Amanda Young (step grandchildren) Kimber Brown, Ryan Brown and wife Elizabeth, Josh Brown, Rebecca Roberts and husband Robbie, Kara Floyd and husband Nick, Nathan Brown, Chris Brown and Emma Brown; 14 great grandchildren, Emily, Natalie, and Tommy Fajardo, MacKenzie and Max Vahle, Ayden Young, Jack, Ben and Katie Brown, Dakotah Brown, Kymber Hockinsmith, Kalli and Bella Floyd, and Skylar Roberts; and a brother, Robert Vahle. Ray also leaves many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Gladys, he was also preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Elmer, Merle and Loren, and two step-children, Chris Brown and Kevin Brown. Services: Saturday, September 18, 2010, at 11:00 am in the Vermont Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Scott Grulke officiating. Burial will be in Quincy Memorial Park. Visitation: 4 to 7 pm Friday, September 17 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Masonic Rites conducted at 7:00pm by Herman Lodge #39, A.F. and A.M. Memorials: Vermont Street United Methodist Church or Mississippi Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.