Blumenkemper, Raymond H., was fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on March 8, 2021. Honorably served God, his family and his country. Preceded in death by his beloved parents, William and Antoinette, and siblings, Mary, Sr. Anna OLVM, Sr. William Marie S.S.N.D., Teresa, William, Eleanor and Joseph. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Jo Ann (Straub) and his brothers Robert (Joan, deceased) and Henry (Patricia, deceased). Beloved father, father-in-law, and grandfather to Laura Grindstaff (Katherine, Sarah), Raymond (Anna Marie), (William, Matthew, Andrew, Emily, Paul, Greta), Michael (Jennifer), (Luke) and Theresa Tomalis (Michael), (Michael Gatusky); dearest son-in-law to the late Henry and Mathilda Straub; caring uncle, great-uncle, cousin, friend and neighbor. Scout leader, world traveler, choral singer and bowler.
Services: Visitation at St. Bernadette Church, Friday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. until funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Bernadette St. Vincent de Paul Society appreciated. Kutis South County Service.
Our deepest condolences to Mr. Blumenkemper’s family and many friends. It was our honor to care for him. -Unity Hospice
The world has lost a very kind man. All of Ray and JoAnn’s neighbors on Laura Ln., will miss his presence and smiling face. With sincere sympathy, Tom and Carole, next door neighbors.
My condolences to the family on your loss. My thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that he is home in God’s house.
Jo Ann and family! My deepest sympathy to all of you. Know that you are in my prayers. Sorry, I cannot be with you in person, but didn’t think space would allow that.
Sister Virginia Meyer SSND (Edwin Marie)