Raymond Waldrup

Raymond A.C. Waldrup, 93, of Cape Girardeau passed away on June 10, 2013 at Southeast Hospital under Southeast Hospice care. He was born May 26, 1920 in Millersville, Mo. to Alvin Chester and Lulu Vesta Niswonger Waldrup. Ray and Margie Reynolds were married Setpember 6, 1942 in Fort Riley, Kan. Ray served his country in the Army from July 1942 through the end of World War II. He was in the Ordinance Division and was in the campaigns starting in Northern Africa, then into Italy, France, and on to Germany. He was awarded four bronze stars for these campaigns and a good conduct medal. He was the front-end alignment mechanic for Ford Groves for over 40 years. After retirement, he drove for Ryder for several years. He was a charter member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church where he served as usher for several years. Ray was also a member of the VFW. Ray loved to fish. He was also considered a master gardener by his neighbors, friends, and family. Ray served as a "roadie" for his wife, Margie, during her volunteer playing at the Veterans Home and when she played in bands. Another love was RVing. Ray made many trips with his family from the early 1960's up to the age of 86. He is survived by his beloved wife, Margie, of 70 years; a son, Lonnie Waldrup of Kelso, Mo.; a granddaughter, Bridget Waldrup Benson of Yankton, S.D.; one brother, Cecil Waldrup of Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Jo Ann George of Houston, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Parker, Cayden and Collin; and beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Clayton Mark Waldrup, his parents, two brothers, Bill and Truman, and his sister, Beulah. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, and prior to service time on Wednesday, at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Rev. Paul Short of St. Andrew Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park with military honors by Missouri Honors Team. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Andrew Lutheran Church Preschool Playground or Statewide Mission Trips, 804 N. Cape Rock Drive, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701.

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Raymond Waldrup

June 10, 2013