Raymond “Ray” J. Wingebach
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Funeral Mass for Raymond “Ray” J. Wingebach, 96, Eudora, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora. Burial will follow at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. There will be a light luncheon to follow the burial. Ray passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at LMH Health.
Ray was born on October 1, 1926 in Pittsburg, KS the son of Jacob P. and Elizabeth (Rohls) Wingebach.
He was an instrument repairman and worked for several Jewelry Stores in southeast Kansas and moved to Lawrence and started working for Farmland Coop until he retired. He was an avid pool player and enjoyed playing golf.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, VFW, American Legion, Eagles, and Knights of Columbus.
He married Dorothy M. Lehmer on December 29, 1951, in Pittsburg, KS. She preceded him in death on January 14, 2015.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Litle; two sons, Chuck Wingebach and John (Debbie) Wingebach; nine grandchildren, Andy, Jacob, Jenny, Tyler, Jodi, Stefanie, Alisha, Luke, and Carley; and 20 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one son, Thomas Wingebach; grandson, Chris Sommer; and brothers, Bernard Wingebach and Jacob Wingebach.
A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. with a visitation to follow until 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ray’s name to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Chuck and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers..
John and Debbie, and the Wingebach Family,
We are sorry that your father left so many beloved family and friends behind. But we are sure that he had spent enough time on earth, ready for heaven, where he waits with a spectacular smile to welcome all of you. The rest of us who were fortunate to know Ray look forward to seeing him again in eternity.
Jerry and Kathryn Denning
Jenny, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Chuck and family: so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Hugs and prayers to you and your family
To all Raymond’s family.
Though he’s gone from sight
He will never leave our hearts
If you are quiet and listen
You’ll hear the balls falling
Ray’s running the table.
Love all of you,
Laurie Sommer
I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. My parents Al and Betty Kennett were good friends with Ray and Dorothy. They grew up together in Pittsburg and Dad and Ray both worked at CFCA. I have wonderful memories of them all playing cards together. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. He was a great man, and will be truly missed by many. RIP. Prayers to the family.
I have a heavy heart that I couldn’t come to be with family for the loss of my last uncle. He was a great man, father, grandfather, and uncle and will be greatly missed. I loved learning to play pool with him as everytime was a real lesson. He had accomplished so much in his life RIP Uncle Ray.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Wingebach family during this bittersweet time. Raymond was a sweet soul and I feel fortunate to have known him. I know Dorothy was waiting up there with her big smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, so very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Jenny,
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your favorite memories of your grandfather.
He always had a smile on his face and a kind word. He will be missed.
So sorry for yur loss! Mr. Wingebach, as I always called him, was always so nice to me when I was at their house, as Linda’s friend. I remember seeing him working at his worktable in the basement. He will be missed!
Prayers for the family for comfort during this difficult time. Raymond was an exceptional man; always smiling and he always had a genuine interest in how you were doing. His beautiful smile, kind heart and patriarch spirit for family and friends with sorely be missed.
To all the Wingebach family,
We will forever treasure all the memories of living next door to Ray and Dorothy for over 25 years. Ray was always ready to share a story or a joke, and willing to lend a hand. He will be greatly missed but we know he is at peace and finally back with his bride. Sending prayers of comfort!
The Katzfeys
So sorry for your loss. Remember the pool table games in the basement and the “special shots”. My prayers are with you all.