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Persönliche Daten Raymond (Raymond "Ray") "Ray" Sleper 

• Spitzname ist Ray.
• Er wurde geboren am 13. September 1922 in Ledyard Twp., Kossuth Co., IA.
• Er wurde getauft am 17. Oktober 1944 in Bethany Ev. &, Ref. Chr., Ledyard, Kossuth Co., IA.
• Alternative: Er wurde getauft März 2007 in First Bapt. Chr. of California, California, Moniteau Co., MO.
• Wohnhaft am 17. Dezember 2007: California, Moniteau Co., MO.Quelle 1
• Volkszählung am 25. März 1925, Lincoln Twp., Kossuth Co., IA.
• (Milit-Beg) am 22. März 1945 in Algona, Kossuth Co., IA.Quelle 2

  navy-U.S. - U. S. S. Bunker Hill

• (Milit-End) am 12. Juli 1946 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

  U.S. navy, seaman second class

• Er ist verstorben am 27. März 2017 in MO Veterans' home, Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO, er war 94 Jahre alt.
• Er wurde beerdigt am 1. April 2017 in Tipton, Moniteau Co., MO (Masonic Cem.).
• Ein Kind von Hauko Sleper und Meine Küper
• Diese Information wurde zuletzt aktualisiert am 11. Februar 2024.

Familie von Raymond (Raymond "Ray") "Ray" Sleper

Er ist verheiratet mit Dorothy Mae Roth.

Sie haben geheiratet am 10. November 1956 in St. Martin's Chr., Boonville, Cooper Co., MO, er war 34 Jahre alt.

Raymond Sleper oo Dorothy Mae Roth

Marriage sources: Author: Sleper, James; Title: Sleper data sheets, (Publication site: Twinsburg OH, Publisher: JS, Publication date: xiii Aug MCMLXXXIV)
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Kind(er):

1. (Nicht öffentlich)
2. Janice Renee Sleper  1962-1962
3. (Nicht öffentlich)
4. (Nicht öffentlich)

Notizen bei Raymond (Raymond "Ray") "Ray" Sleper

Raymond "Ray" Sleper

Sources: Author: Meyer, Gertie; Title: Talk to David A. Navorska, (Publication site: Ledyard Twp., Kossuth Co., IA, Publisher: GSM, Publication date: ca. MCMLXXX)

Gertie had much to do with the naming of Raymond. She desired a name that was more unique in the greater family.

Family Bible of Mina Sleper née Kuper. I recognize the cursive writing to be that of Gertie Meyer. - D.A. Navorska - Irving, TX

Author: Sleper, Jim; Title: Sleper Data Sheet, (Publication site: Twinsburg, OH, Publisher: JS, Publication date: xviii Aug MCMLXXXIV) for date of birth.

In Apr. 1993, we learnt Raymond & Dorothy were retiring from the farm & moving to town which is California, MO.

Occupation = Hog farmer

Residences: German Twp., Kossuth Co., IA; California, MO area;

Ray & Dorothy own 8 burial plots in the Masonic Cem. in Tipton MO. Their daug. Janice Sleper, Dena Engleby, & Eugene Engleby are buried in 3 of the plots.

Raymond was in the mililtary in WWII.

Title: 23 Mar 1925 Lincoln Twp Kossuth Co IA census, book 106, microfilm, Repository: Algona, IA pub. lib.

"Sleper, Hugo, head ...
Minnie, wife ...
...
Raymond, son, age 2, b. IA"

Based on his residence, I am assigning Raymond a place of birth = Lincoln Twp.

Author: Sleper, Raymond; Title: conversation with David Navorska, (Publication site: California MO, Publisher: RS, i Sept MCMXCVII)

Uncle Ray says, his sister, Gertie, named him. She wanted him to have a name that was different from all the similar Sleper names, e.g. Albert, Evert, &c.

Author: Sleper, Dorothy; Title: Letter to Betty Navorska, (Publication site: California, MO, Publisher: DMRS, Publication date: xvii Dec MMVII)

"... In early March Ray & I were baptized & joined the First Baptist Church of California. Jim & Pam & Boys & Jolene & Bob & families came to witness."

Often, baptismal services are held during Sunday evening services. The 4th & 11th of March were Sundays in March, 2007.-D.A. Navorska-Winter Solstice, MMVII-Irving TX

Author: Sleper, Pam; Title: e-mail to Betty Navorska regarding Cecil Meyer, (Publication site: somewhere in MN, Publisher: PS, Publication date: xvii May MMIX)

"To: (XXXXX@XXXX.XXX)
Subject: Re: Hi Minnesota Cousin! From: (XXXXX@XXXX.XXX)
Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 ...
Hi Betty, ... I was able to get in touch with Ray and Dorothy. It is hard to do so most of the time. They no longer have a home phone - only cell phones ... Dorothy's is ... and Ray's is ... - yes they are the same last 4 digits. ... Ray is having bad headaches - it sounds like daily. They did a CT scan and told him he had had a light stroke sometime. Bob (Jolene's husband) talked to the doctor when Dorothy was in the hospital ...

So, they are getting older like we all are. ... Pam ..."

Author: Navorska, Betty; Title: Telephone message to David A. Navorska, (Publication site: in proximo, Aberdeen, SD, Publisher: AT&T, Publication date: xxvii Mar MMXVII), Repository: The Æther

"Today 4:00 PM Ray passed away today. Pam called."

Author: Sleper, Pam; Title: "Funeral Arrangements," (Publication site: fortasse, Cleveland, OH or Lampe, MO, Publisher: PS, Publication date: xxviii Mar MMXVII), Repository: The Æther

"Ray's visitation will be 4-7 pm on Friday with funeral on Saturday.

Pam

Sent from my iPhone"

Author: NN (anonymous), Title: "Raymond Sleper obituary," (Publication site: California, MO, Publisher: Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, Publication date: circa xxviii Mar MMXVII)

http://www.bowlincantriel.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=4176182

"Raymond Sleper (Died March 27, 2017)

Raymond Sleper passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, MO."

"Raymond (Ray) Sleper
(September 13, 1922 - March 27, 2017) U S Veteran

Raymond (Ray) Sleper, 94, of California, MO passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on September 13, 1922, in Buffalo Center, IA the son of Hugo Sleper and Mina Kuper Sleper, both of whom preceded him in death. Growing up in Iowa, Ray's mother passed while he was only a five-year-old child; he was subsequently raised by his elder sisters. Married on November 10, 1956 at the St. Martins Church in Boonville, MO to Dorothy Roth who survives of the home, both Ray and Dorothy celebrated their 60th anniversary last November. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. Bunker Hill and other various ships. Ray's faith was an instrumental part of his life, both personally and professionally. He used his gifts and talents to serve in leadership roles within his church and was a member of the First Baptist Church in California, MO. Because of his deep commitment to the Lord, he loved serving his family, members of the community and church. He was a diversified farmer specializing in Hampshire and Duroc swine. Upon retirement from a lifetime of farming, he enjoyed reading, walking at Proctor Park, playing billiards and cards for relaxation. Survivors include two sons James Ray Sleper and his wife Pamela of The Villages, FL, Daryl Sleper of Lenexa, KS, one daughter Jolene Marie Bodnovich and her husband Robert of Cleveland, OH, five grandchildren Joshua Sleper (Amy), Daniel Sleper, Elizabeth Bodnovich, Justin Bodnovich, and Allison Grace Bodnovich. He is preceded in death by five sisters, one brother, and one daughter Janice Renee Sleper who passed on February 7, 1962. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 4 - 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in California, MO. Officiating will be Mr. Jack Bowlin. Burial will be at the Tipton Masonic Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to The Family of Raymond Sleper c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, MO."

Author: NN (anonymous), Title: "Raymond Sleper funeral card," (Publication site: California, MO, Publisher: Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, Publication date: circa xxx Mar MMXVII)

"PALLBEARERS Justin Bodnovich Joshua Sleper Daniel Sleper Rogane Engelby Eldon Haas Arden Haas

HONORARY PALLBEARERS [sic] Wayne York Sr. Bill Dahlstein Bob Taylor Seth Stauffer
SONGS "To God Be the Glory" "Blessed Assurance" "How Great Thou Art" "Amazing Grace"
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS THE FAMILY OF RAYMOND SLEPER C/O BOWLIN-CANTRIEL FUNERAL SVC.

Life is Changed, not taken away ........ For those who live in Christ there is never a last farewell

In Memory ..."

The biography in the funeral card matches the obituary posted on-line.

1920 Census - family dwelt in German Twp., Kossuth Co., IA
1922 Raymond is born
1925 Census - family dwelt in Lincoln Twp., Kossuth Co., IA

Author: Miller. L.J.; Local Registrar; Title: Raymond Sleeper birth certificate, (Publication site, Algona IA, Publisher: State of Iowa, Publication date: xvi Oct MMXX), Repository: Dept. of Vitat Statistics, Des Moines, IA

"Index Numb. 55 - 934
Place of Birth: County of Kossuth Township of Ledyard or Village of or City of Lakota Full name of Child Raymond Sleeper Sex of child Male ... Legitimate? Yes Date of birth Sep. 13, 1922
Father Full Name Hugo Sleeper Residence Lakota Color White Age at last birthday 37 (Years) Birthplace Iowa Occupation Farming
Mother Full Maiden Name Mina Kuper Residence Lakota Color White Age at Last Birthday 37 (Years) Birthplace Iowa Occupation Housewife
Number of children born to this mother, including present birth 7 Number of children of this mother now living 7

Certificate of Attending Physician or Midwife*

I hereby certify that I attended the birth of this child, who was born at 9 a.m. (Signature) Judson Laugthlin, MD, Address Laktoa Ia Filed Oct 15, 1922 LJ Miller 55-2 Local Registrar

Author: Austin, Commander C.E.; Title: Honorable Discharge,: (Publication site: Minneapolis MN, Publisher: U.S. navy, Publication date: xii July MMXLVI), Repository: Dorothy Sleper home

"C356338 Series C Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy This is to certify that RAYMOND SLEPER a SEAMAN SECOND CLASS is Honorable Discharged from the USN PERSONNEL SEPARATION CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA and from the Naval Service of the United States this 12th day of July 1946. This certificate is awarded as a Testimonial of Fidelity and Obedience C.E. AUSTIN, COMMANDER USN COMMANDING NavPers. 600 (Revised August 1945)

[back of form]

"Authority for discharge ALNAV 181-46
FOLLOWING DATA TRANSCRIBED FROM NAVPERS-553, NOTICE OF SEPARATION.
Serial or file number 894 63 15
Date and place of birth 9-13-22 Buffalo Center, Iowa
Date of entry into active service 3-22-45
Highest rank or rating held S2c
Service (vessels and stations served on)
NTC, Great Lakes, Ill. [3-22-45]
USS BUNKER HILL CV 17 [6-1-45]
USS MONTOUR [1-46]
USS BOGUE CVE 9 [5-46]
[7-9-6] [7-12-6]"

"NOTICE OF SEPARATION FROM U.S. NAVAL SERVICE
NAVPERS-553 (REV. 8-45)

984 63 15 SLEPER, Raymond (N) Seaman second Class SV-6 USNR Lakota, Iowa Kossuth Co.
Co. 3217 ... 19. Place of Entry into Active Service SSB#1, Algona, Iowa ... 22. Foreign and/or Sea Service World War II X Yes ... 36. Name and address of last employer Walter Klocke Ledyard, Iowa 37. Dates of Last Empl'mt. From 3-42 to 3-45 38. Main Civilian Occupation and D.O.T. No. Farming ... 41. Non-service edu. ... Gram.: 8 ... 47. Date of Separation 7-12-46 48. Signature ... Raymond Sleper"

Author: Wood, Ida P.; Title: Selective Service Card, (Publication site: Algona IA, Publisher: Selective Service, Publication date: xix Jan MMXLIX), Repository: Dorothy Sleper home, California, MO

"Sleper, Raymond (middle name) none Selective Service No. 13 55 22 9 has been classified in Class V-A
X Local Board January 19 1949 Ida P. Wood ..."

Author: Nuss, Edward P.; Pastor; Title: Certificate of Baptism, (Publication site unknown, Publisher: unknown, Publication date: xvii Oct MCMXLIV), Repository: Dorothy Sleper home, California, MO

"Momento and Certificate of Baptism
Certificate of Baptism
This Certifies That Raymond Sleper Born Sept 13, 1944 [sic] in Buffalo Center, Iowa Was by me Baptized in the Name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost On the 17th. day of Oct. In the year of our Lord 1944 In the presence of Herman Brandt Mr. & Mrs. John Vokoun
Edward P. Nuss Pastor"

Author: Navorska, Betty; Title: Talk to David A. Navorska, (Publication site: in proximo Grove OK, Publisher: BKMN, Publication date: xi June MMXVII)

"Edward P. Nuss was pastor of the Reformed Church in Ledyard, IA when I was little."

Author: Forck, Margaret; Schatzer, Pam; Hoepker, D.; Sherman, Brian; Title: "Raymond "Ray" D. Sleper," (Publication site: Salt Lk. City UT, Publisher: Family Search, Publication date: i Nov MMXXIII)

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LYVF-7D3

"... Raymond "Ray" D. Sleper Last Changed: November 1, 2023 Margaret Forck Sex Male Last Changed: December 27, 2017 D. Hoepker

Birth 13 September 1922 Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa, ... Last Changed: November 1, 2023 Margaret Forck

Death 27 March 2017 Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg, Johnson, Missouri, ... Reason: residence was California, Moniteau, Missouri Last Changed: November 1, 2023 Margaret Forck

Burial 2017 Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Willow Fork Township, Moniteau, Missouri, ... Last Changed: November 1, 2023 Margaret Forck

Residence 1925 German Township, Kossuth, Iowa, ...
Residence 1930 Ledyard, Kossuth, Iowa, ...
...
Residence 1940 Rome Township, Faribault, Minnesota, ...
Residence April 10, 1950 Seneca Township, Kossuth, Iowa, ...

Spouses & Children

Raymond "Ray" D. Sleper Male 1922-2017 LYVF-7D3
Dorothy Mae Roth Female 1937-2023 GG9X-VWW
Marriage 10 November 1956 St Martins Church, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, ...

Children (1)

[1] Janice Renee Sleper Female 1962-1962 GG9X-GKF

Parents & Siblings

Hugo Hauko Sleper Male 1884-1964 KZRN-JHX
Meine "Mina" Kuper Female 1884-1933 KCHV-53D
Marriage 30 Aug 1911 Ledyard, Kossuth, Iowa, ...

Children (7)

[1] Gertie Sleper Female 1912-1998 MRZG-4XS [<-Betty Katherine Meyer's mother]
[2] Jennie H Sleper Female 1913-1941 93VP-YNH
[3] Albert H Sleper Male 1915-1981 KHFL-LBM
[4] Harmka Milda "Armena" Sleper Female 1917-1996 9SG8-DMJ
[5] Alberdena ( Dena) Sleper Female 1918-1967 93VP-GTF
[6] Minnie Mae Sleper Female 1920-1990 93VP-GBJ
[7] Raymond "Ray" D. Sleper Male 1922-2017"

Author: Millhaven, [NN-Christian name not given], Title: "Raymond Sleper," (Publication site: Tipton MO, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xxvii MMXXII)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241040272/raymond-sleper

"Photo [Raymond's military-style grave marker] added by Millhaven

Raymond Sleper VETERAN Birth 13 Sep 1922 Buffalo Center, Winnebago County, Iowa, USA Death 27 Mar 2017 (aged 94) Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri, USA Burial Masonic Cemetery Tipton, Moniteau County, Missouri, USA Memorial ID 241040272

Raymond (Ray) Sleper, 94, of California, MO passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on September 13, 1922, in Buffalo Center, IA. the son of Hugo Sleper and Mina Kuper Sleper, both of whom preceded him in death. Growing up in Iowa, Ray's mother passed while he was only a five-year-old child; he was subsequently raised by his elder sisters.

He was married on November 10, 1956, at the St. Martins Church in Boonville, MO to Dorothy Roth, who survives of the home. Both Ray and Dorothy celebrated their 60th anniversary last November. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. Bunker Hill and other various ships. Ray's faith was an instrumental part of his life, both personally and professionally. He used his gifts and talents to serve in leadership roles within his church and was a member of the First Baptist Church in California, MO. Because of his deep commitment to the Lord, he loved serving his family, members of the community and church. He was a diversified farmer specializing in Hampshire and Duroc swine.

Upon retirement from a lifetime of farming, he enjoyed reading, walking at Proctor Park, and playing billiards and cards for relaxation. Survivors include two sons, James Ray Sleper and his wife Pamela of The Villages, FL, Daryl Sleper of Lenexa, KS, one daughter Jolene Marie Bodnovich and her husband Robert of Cleveland, OH, five grandchildren Joshua Sleper (Amy), Daniel Sleper, Elizabeth Bodnovich, Justin Bodnovich, and Allison Grace Bodnovich. He is preceded in death by five sisters, one brother, and one daughter Janice Renee Sleper who passed on February 7, 1962.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017, from 4 – 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in California, MO. Officiating will be Mr. Jack Bowlin. Burial will be at the Tipton Masonic Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to The Family of Raymond Sleper c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, MO.

Parents
[photo-Hugo's stone] Hauko "Hugo" Sleper 1884-1964
[photo-Mina's stone] Meine "Mina" Kuper Sleper 1885-1933

Spouse

[photo-woman] Dorothy Mae Roth Sleper 1937-2023 (m. 1956)

Siblings

[photo-Gerite's portion of stone shared with Carl Meyer] Gertie Sleper Meyer 1912-1998
[photo-Jennie's stone] Jennie Sleper 1913-1941
[photo-Meta & Albert Sleper] Albert H. Sleper 1915-1981
[photo-Elmer & Armena Haas] Harmka Milda "Armena" Sleper Haas 1917-1996
[photo-stone shared with Eugene Engelby] Alberdena "Dena" Sleper Engelby 1918-1967
[photo-stone shared with Donald B. Gangstee] Minnie Mae Sleper Gangstee 1920-1990

Children

[photo-Janice's stone] Janice Renee Sleper 1962-1962

Created by: Millhaven Added: Jun 27, 2022 Find a Grave Memorial ID: 241040272"
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