Raymond Rellergert

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Raymond L. Rellergert, 88, of Perryville, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Independence Care Center of Perry County.

He was born May 16, 1930, in Apple Creek, Missouri, to Hugo and Pauline Ponder Rellergert.

Ray and Geraldine M. "Gerry" Niswonger Rellergert were married Nov. 24, 1956. She preceded him in death Sept. 7, 2015.

Ray was a retired rural mail carrier. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, St. Louis Cardinals fan and bowler. Ray was a little league baseball coach and girls softball coach. During his retirement, he loved to do woodworking and to spend time with his family. Ray was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1263, fourth-degree Assembly 581, American Legion Post 133, Sportsman Club and AmVets Post 94. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Korea.

Survivors include his three daughters, Theresa (Kevin) Petzoldt of Perryville, Julie (Mark) Wengert of Perryville and Patty (Mitch) Peiffer of Salisbury, Missouri; two sons, Michael (Chris) Rellergert of Perryville and David (Belinda) Rellergert of Perryville; two sisters, Jeanette Tiehes of Perryville and Rose Marie Buerck of St. Louis; 13 grandchildren, Aaron (Christina) Rellergert, Daniel (Annie) Rellergert, Chad Petzoldt, Kailyn Petzoldt, Jonathan Petzoldt, Gregory Rellergert, Jordan Rellergert, Kristin (Corey) Sauer, Amanda Wengert, Jacob Peiffer, Anna Peiffer, Kate Peiffer and Abbie Peiffer; and four great-grandchildren, Siena Rellergert, Sloane Rellergert, Reagan Rellergert and Ellie Sauer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one sister, Veronica "Roni" Durkee.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Parish wake and Knights of Columbus wake will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, with Rosary recited at 8:30 a.m.

He will then be taken to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church for funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Rich Wehrmeyer CM officiating. Entombment will be in Mary Queen of All Saints Mausoleum in Mount Hope Cemetery, with graveside military honors provided by American Legion Post 133 and the U.S. Air Force Team.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent's Tuition Assistance Program or Crown Hospice.

Online condolences may be made at www.youngandsonsfuneralhome.com.