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Druger Sr., Raymond Charles
Raymond Charles Druger Sr., 68, of Marion, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at ManorCare Health Services, Cedar Rapids. Memorial services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Marion.
Survivors include his wife, Cathryn; sons, Larry (Melinda) Laughthridge, Raymond “Chuck” (Maggie) Druger Jr., James (Jeannette) Leslie and Nic (Tammy) Schoelerman; daughters, Suzanne (Bruce) Pike and Carolyn (Matt) Hanson; brother, CJ “Bud” (Jeannette) Druger; sister, Marilyn Dudley; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Ray was born Dec. 20, 1942, in Mount Vernon, Iowa, the son of Cornelius and Bertha (Vanderlinde) Druger. He married Cathryn Luethye on Feb. 14, 1997. Ray was a cabdriver and dispatcher for Yellow Cab and Century Cab. He enjoyed golf, bowling, and playing penny slots.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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