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William Joseph Rayer

Birth	:	13 Nov 1892 Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	21 Mar 1987 Creighton, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Ludgers Catholic Cemetery, Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4757000, -97.9092000
Description	:	Funeral services for William J. Rayer Sr., 94, of Creighton will be held Friday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. Father John Rizzo will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons. William Joseph Rayer was born November 13, 1892 at Exeter to Andrew Joseph and Anna (Hahn) Rayer. He died Saturday, March 21 at the Creighton Care Centre at the age of 94 years, four months and eight days. William grew to manhood at Indianola. He graduated from York Business College in 1911. He worked at the State Bank in in Indianola for... Read More	Funeral services for William J. Rayer Sr., 94, of Creighton will be held Friday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. Father John Rizzo will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons. William Joseph Rayer was born November 13, 1892 at Exeter to Andrew Joseph and Anna (Hahn) Rayer. He died Saturday, March 21 at the Creighton Care Centre at the age of 94 years, four months and eight days. William grew to manhood at Indianola. He graduated from York Business College in 1911. He worked at the State Bank in in Indianola for one and one half years. He moved to Creighton February 13, 1913 and worked at the Creighton National Bank for 13 years as Assistant Cashier. He married Hyacinth M. Balleweg August 10, 1915 at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1965. They spent all their 72 years of married life in Creighton. The Rayers had four sons and two daughters, 23 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. He was a member of the Creighton Volunteer Fire Department from 1917 to 1932 and served as city councilman from 1932 to 1948. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1238 and was appointed financial secretary in 1914. He held this office for 57 years. He was honored with a trip to Supreme Convention at Baltimore, Md. in 1965. He retired from this office in 1971. Due to failing eyesight in 1925 he purchased half interest in the Balleweg and Rayer Billiard Parlor. He had a quick wit with coins. He distinguished them by feeling. Many a lad tested him, but he always knew. He operated the Pool hall until 1953, when the establishment burned. He, then, retired and enjoyed his hobby of gardening. Survivors include his wife, Hyacinth of Creighton Care Centre; three sons, Felix of Omaha, William A. Jr. and Bernard of Creighton; two daughters, Reta Jones and Mrs. Paul (Bernice) Andersen of Palmdale, Calif.; one daughter-in-law, Hilda Rayer of San Bruno, Calif.; a half sister, Cathern Ripp of Boulder, Colo.; 22 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, oldest son, Paul, a granddaughter and a great granddaughter and a sister, Rose. ...The Creighton News 28 March 1987

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William Joseph Rayer's memorial is located at: Saint Ludgers Catholic Cemetery, Creighton, Knox County, USA.
When did William Joseph Rayer death?
William Joseph Rayer death on 21 Mar 1987 in Creighton, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.4757000
Longitude: -97.9092000

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Spouse

Hyacinth M Balleweg Rayer

(1891 - 1989)

Siblings

Children

William Anthony “Willie” Rayer Jr.

(1924 - 2018)

Bernard James Rayer

(1929 - 2004)

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