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Raymond Eugene “Ray” Leth

Birth	:	22 Dec 1923 Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	16 Jul 2012 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2002983, -98.4677963
Description	:	Raymond E. Leth, 88 of St. Paul died Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Veteran's Hospital in Grand Island, NE. Raymond was born December 22, 1923 at his parents home in St. Paul, Nebraska to Peter & Bertha (Zimbleman) Leth. Raymond received his education at rural school District 79 south of St. Paul and graduated from St. Paul High school in 1940. He attended St. Paul Business College. Raymond worked in Washington, D.C. before being inducted into the military. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from May 1943 through December 1945. He served in the Asiatic-Pacific-Theater of... Read More	Raymond E. Leth, 88 of St. Paul died Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Veteran's Hospital in Grand Island, NE. Raymond was born December 22, 1923 at his parents home in St. Paul, Nebraska to Peter & Bertha (Zimbleman) Leth. Raymond received his education at rural school District 79 south of St. Paul and graduated from St. Paul High school in 1940. He attended St. Paul Business College. Raymond worked in Washington, D.C. before being inducted into the military. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from May 1943 through December 1945. He served in the Asiatic-Pacific-Theater of Operations in New Guinea, Philippines and later in Osaka, Japan. On August 4th, 1946 he married Virginia Gee at Palmer, Nebraska. The couple made their home on farms south of St. Paul, moving to the family farm in 1962. He farmed for 42 years. Raymond received the "Good Neighbor Award" and the "Young Farmers Award" during that time. He worked for ASCS as County Committeeman, Clerk and later Executive Director, retiring in 1988 with 30 years of service with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Following his retirement they moved into St. Paul. His wife Virginia died on March 19, 2003. Ray continued to live in St. Paul and moved to the Matelyn Retirement Community in January 2012. Raymond was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Howard County Historical Society for years and a current Board Member, American Legion Carl Morgensen Post 119, Forty and Eight Voiture 136, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and NARF (National Association of Retired Federal Employees). He was a past school board member for 6 years, Feeders & Breeders officer and volunteer for many American Legion activities, some include: Commander and Past Commander of American Legion Post 119, Commander of firing squad for Military Funerals for 35 years, Member of the Legion Drum & Bugle Corps., and marched in many parades which included State and National Conventions. Survivors are: daughter, Karen Leth, son, Gary and daughter-in-law Karen of St. Paul, Daughter–in-law, Marilyn Leth of Grand Island, brother, Harry of Leawood, KS.: grandchildren, Paula & Kevin Rose, Matthew & Jacque Janulewicz, Pam & Brett Little, Jodi & Dean Van Emmerik, Josh & Holly Leth, Jason, Brandon, and Megan Leth, and 11 great grandchildren; dear friend Evelyn Dvorak and a jost of relatives and friends. Raymond was preceded in death by: wife, Virginia Leth, infant daughter, Charlotte Leth, son, Melvin Leth, brother Lyle Leth, an infant brother, and parents Peter & Bertha Leth. Interment was in the Elmwood Cemetery, St. Paul, NE. with military honors by the Carl Mogensen American Legion Post #119 of St. Paul, NE. Published in The Grand Island Independent on July 18, 2012

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Raymond Eugene “Ray” Leth's memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA.
When did Raymond Eugene “Ray” Leth death?
Raymond Eugene “Ray” Leth death on 16 Jul 2012 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2002983
Longitude: -98.4677963

Family Members:

Parent

Peter Leth

(1895 - 1982)

Bertha Zimbelman Leth

(1900 - 1986)

Spouse

Virginia Grace Gee Leth

(1925 - 2003)

Siblings

Harry P Leth

(1922 - 2017)

Lyle Christian Leth

(1925 - 2002)

Children

Charlotte Grace Leth

(1947 - 1947)

Melvin Eugene “Mel” Leth

(1951 - 2002)

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