Dreste, Raymond F., Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on June 20, 2020. Beloved husband of Joan A. Dreste (nee James) for 57 years; loving father of Jim (Francine) and the late Paul Dreste; cherished grandpa of Andrew and Matthew Dreste; dear brother of Josephine (the late Robert) Orsan, Cecelia (Bill) Ruzicka, Albert (Christine) Dreste and the late Jim Dreste, Bill Dreste, Carol Lyons, Donald Dreste, Marian Dreste and Bobby Dreste; our beloved uncle Ray, cousin, brother-in-law and friend of many. Ray never met a stranger and he will be terribly missed by all. Ray was a 27 year member of Teamsters Local 600, retired from Preston Trucking. He will always be known as the greatest chicken fryer, for his BBQ’s and his hats were a great gift to many.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Wednesday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. to Mary, Mother of the Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Memorials to Shriner’s Hospital for Children or Alzheimer’s Association appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, 4-8 p.m.
We will miss Ray. He was kind, funny & a wonderful human being. Prayers & love to Joan & family.
Joanie and Family
Bill and I are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family have Our Deepest Sympathy.Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.
Darlene and Bill
Joan, we were so sorry to hear about Ray. He was a great guy and we loved our trip together to Seattle and Alaska. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Joan and family our hearts go out to you. Ray was such a wonderful person and we have so many wonderfull memories of our times together. Prayets and hugs.