Obituaries

Raymond H. Vonderahe

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Raymond H. Vonderahe, 94, of Holts Summit, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Villa Marie Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born on October 4, 1922 in Salisbury, Mo., a son of the late George and Annie (Goetz) Vonderahe. He was united in marriage on September 19, 1946 in Salisbury to Nina Muller, who preceded him in death on September 5, 2002. Raymond attended school in Salisbury, served his country in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945, and then worked as a Lineman for Kansas City Power and Light from 1946 until he retired in 1984. Raymond attended St. Andrews Catholic Church and was an active member of The Knights of Columbus in Holts Summit. He was a past member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Marshall and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Glasgow. Raymond enjoyed woodworking, watching old Westerns, especially John Wayne, and listening to music, Johnny Cash was one of his favorites. He is survived by two daughters: Jane E. Britton and Susan D. Vonderahe, both of Holts Summit; two grandchildren: Travis Britton (Beth) of New Bloomfield and Alisha Britton of Holts Summit; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren. Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Mildred Weinhaus and Irene Spellman; one brother: George Vonderahe; and one son-in-law: Marvin Britton. Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury, Mo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr. Mike Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Published June 28, 2017