Raymond Henry Dettmer

RAYMOND HENRY DETTMER , 89 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 7:55 am, Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Herman and Louise (nee Wolff) Dettmer on April 12, 1932 in Welge, Illinois.

Raymond married Janice Leaders on August 5, 1960 at Peace Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

He had retired from the bindery department at Spartan Printing after 37 years.

Raymond was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post #3553 in Chester. Raymond enjoyed traveling and loved cars and working in his yard.

He served in the Army during the Korean War conflict in the 7 ^th Division, 32 ^nd Infantry, K Company as a rifleman and later as a Company Clerk.

Survivors:

Wife:

Janice Dettmer Chester, IL

1 Daughter:

Gina (Shawn) Straight Chester, IL

5 Grandchildren:

Aaron (Jaimie) Dettmer, Jason (Sela) Dettmer, Ashley (Eddie) Rodriguez, Kacie Straight and Taylor (Devin) Davis

3 Great Granddaughters:

Sophia, Liana, Emilia and one great granddaughter Emmie Louise due in October

2 Sisters-in-law:

Judy McLeod and Joanie (David) Meyer

Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by : Parents and 1 Son – John Dettmer

Funeral Service :

11:00 am, Wednesday, July 28, 2021

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Justin Massey

Interment :

St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Wednesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

St. John Lutheran Church

St. John Lutheran Cemetery Fund