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1930 - 2007
 Raymond Carl Deimel who at the age of 76 went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at a Kerrville care center. He was born on September 12, 1930 in Mason, Iowa to August John Deimel and Mary (Consier) Deimel. Ray graduated from Mason High School and attended the Air Force Community College. Ray served in the U.S. Army from 1951 ~ 1953 and was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 ~ 1979 and was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He finally retired from the Civil Service at the United States Air Force Academy in 1999. Ray married Virginia Carrollyn (KiKi) Dicken on Feb. 20, 1969 in San Antonio, Texas. They, after living in Washington, Japan and Colorado, they made Kerrville their home since 1999 and eventually became members of the Turtle Creek Community Church. After moving to Kerrville, Ray became a volunteer driver for 3 years with the Dietary Senior Center. Ray loved live and even in pain possessed a great wit. Always ready to laugh he made everyone near him feel at ease. Giving came easy to Ray and many friends and loved-ones benefited from his generosity. He is preceded in death by his parents John & Mary Deimel, sisters Elsie, Helen and Doris.
Ray is survived by his wife of 38 years Virginia (KiKi)Carrollyn Deimel of Kerrville, Texas; 2 step sons Wes and Randy Dicken; 5 brothers Vernon, Dale, Edgar, Wilbur and Gary Deimel; 2 sisters Vera and Delores; Ray will be miss by his 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many other family members and friends who love him will miss him.
Memorial services will be held 3pm, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007 at Turtle Creek Church with Pastor Frankie Enloe officiating the services and full military honors will be performed.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Turtle Creek Community Church, Peterson Hospice, DAV or a charity of your choice in Raymond's name.
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Dan Engstrom
Saturday September 8, 2007 at
12:39 AM
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Mrs. Deimel, I am very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I just received an email from Col Chuck Ulmer, informing me of Ray's death...please accept my deepest sympathy.
I served with Ray in Newfoundland from 1958-1961 and again in Vietnam. I met you in 1971 at McChord AFB when Ray so graciously invited me to dinner at your house. Although I did not see Ray again after 1971, I have always considered him a dear friend based on our time spent together. May God Bless you and comfort you in your loss.
With best regards and deep respect for an old friend.
Dan Engstrom
Pensacola, Florida
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Chuck Ulmer
CHUlmer@aol.com
Friday September 7, 2007 at
11:27 PM
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KiKi: We both lost a very special person in Ray. He touched all our lives and speaking for the Transportation Community he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
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Kae Gimbel
Saturday August 18, 2007 at
12:57 PM
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Dear KiKi
I am so sorry for your loss,you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Carolyn McLaughlin & Andrea Romine
Friday August 17, 2007 at
11:26 PM
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Mrs. Deimel, so very sorry to see in the paper this morning of your husbands passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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jackie martin
Friday August 17, 2007 at
1:39 PM
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My Dear Kiki,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss and
know how much you are being thought of!
Jackie
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