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Raymond I. Grulkey
RAYMOND I. GRULKEY
Hiawatha
Raymond I. Grulkey, 92, of Hiawatha, passed away on March 19, 2021, at UnityPoint-St. Luke's Hospital.
No services will be held at this time.
Raymond Ira Grulkey was born on April 13, 1928, in Foss, Okla., the son of Julius and Daisy Grulkey. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953, during the Korean conflict. Raymond was united in marriage to Delores Michels Aug. 11, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He enjoyed fishing, trapping, and attending local stock car races.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Delores; two sons, David Grulkey and Steve Grulkey; a daughter, Roxanne Grulkey; three grandchildren, Bob, Emily, Megan; and two great-grandchildren.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Dan Burkeen and Doug Grulkey.
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