in numerous organizations. He was particularly proud to serve as the chairman of the Franklin County Veterans Affairs Commission for 40 years. He also was instrumental in forming the Hampton Public Library Foundation and served on its board of directors for 22 years, from 1988-2010. Ray married Kay Grabbe on June 20, 1980, in San Francisco, California. They enjoyed 31 happy years together. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Mason City, Iowa. His favorite past times included fishing in Canada with Kay, golfing with good friends, and spending time outdoors on his acreage. He had a deep love for music and played saxophone in the George Krum Big Band in the 1950's and continued to play saxophone, piano, organ, and accordion all of his life. One of his greatest sources of pride was his children and grandchildren. To his grandkids, he was affectionately known as Boppie. Ray is survived by his wife Kay Drew of Hampton, son Jim (Stacie) Drew of Hampton, son Tom (Julie) Drew of Des Moines, daughter Ann (Raymond) Drew Yu of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, step daughter Beebe (Chuck) Young of Galesburg, Illinois, step daughter Suzy Grabbe of Burnsville, Minnesota, brother Daniel (Betty Mae) Drew of Decorah and eleven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert. Memorials may be directed to the Hampton Public Library Foundation.