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Ray Stamper
RAY STAMPER
Anamosa
Ray Stamper, 75, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at Pinicon Place, Anamosa. Graveside services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Survivors include his children, Becky (David) McCullough, Donna Feddersen, Sileena (George) Hendley, Carolyn Hayes, Mark (Terry) Stamper, Rusty Stamper, Rose (Paul) Baker and Loretta Stamper; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Ray was born March 1, 1939, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Otho and Leona Stamper. He worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator.
Ray was a loved and respected quiet guy. Ray and his wife, Jean enjoyed fishing and playing cards.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and a brother.
We would like to give a special thank-you to Above & Beyond Hospice and Pinicon Place of Anamosa for the amazing care, love and support they gave to Dad and the family.
Please share your support and memories with Ray's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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