Raymond Auen
February 7, 1925 ~ June 30, 2017
Raymond Francis Auen, 92, of Central City, died on Friday, June 30, 2017, at ManorCare Health Services, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Chaplain Deb Black. Visitation: 2-5 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his children, Kathy (Jamie Jasper) Auen, Jean (Pete) Auen-Drahos, and Jim Auen; sisters, Gen Stevens and Kris Stevens; grandchildren, Sean Davis, Jeff Davis, and Derek Forde; and five great grandchildren.
Ray was born February 7, 1925, in Lake View, Iowa, the son of John and Christine (Janssen) Auen. On July 25, 1953, he married Margaret 'Peg' Goetz in Lourdes, Iowa. He worked as a union machinist at Iowa Manufacturing for just over 35 years. Ray enjoyed Lionel trains, vegetable gardening, and watching westerns. He will be remembered for his love of birds and animals.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peg; daughters, Mary Ann and Rae Ann; several brothers and sisters; his cat, Sissy; and dog, Sinbad.
Memorials are suggested to the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
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Uncle Raymond, you were always so full of information about our family. I loved talking to you. You will be missed. Love you, Reggie
I am really sorry to hear about your dad. I have heard so many wonderful things from Kathy and he was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
My sincere deep condolence to all of you. — Kim DeRosia
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