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Raymond J. Heyer
Age: 90
City: Cedar Rapids
Funeral Home
Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Raymond J. Heyer
Raymond J. Heyer
Cedar Rapids
Raymond J. Heyer, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Nov. 22, 2022, at Terrace Glen Village surrounded by his family.
In agreement with Ray’s wishes, he was cremated and placed in a companion “Together Forever” urn to be kept by his wife until her passing. The urn will be entombed in the Cedar Memorial Mausoleum at a later date with military honors.
Ray was born on Aug. 31, 1932, in Manchester, Iowa. He graduated from Manchester High School. Ray served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was united in marriage to Sheryl L. Hageman on Nov. 24, 1955. Ray worked at Rockwell Goss until his retirement.
Ray was active in the Masons and the Order of
Eastern Star for many years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, playing card games and family vacations. His most memorable vacation was a Disney Cruise.
Ray is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sheryl Heyer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; their son, Steven (Kathleen) Heyer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; granddaughter, Meleah (Luke) Jones of Springville, Iowa; and great-grandchildren, Lila, Landon, Leighton and Lainey Jones, all of Springville, Iowa. Our “Ray of Sunshine” will touch us with his warmth and love from above.
The family would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Timothy Sagers, MD, Mercy Hospice, Terrace Glen Village staff and residents for the care and support they provided to Ray. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.
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