Raymond “Ray” J. Wingebach

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. 13 ^th Street, Lawrence, KS  66044.