Raymond Anthony Everding passed peacefully under the exceptional care of the deGreeff Hospice House, Monday May 20, 2024. Beloved husband for 67 years to Shirley Everding (nee: Gieseler); devoted father to Raymond II (Vicki) Everding, Nancy (Richard) Herchenroeder, Jayne (Bryan) Lundstrom, Michael (Adrienne) Everding, Suzanne (Karl) Roy and Elizabeth (Gerald) Byers; Grandfather to 10; Great Grandfather to 3 children.
Ray was the youngest of 13 children to Frank and Anna Everding (The Everding’s Dairy family). He was a credit manager with Brown Shoe Company for 37 years and drove the tram at Grant’s Farm for 16 years. Very much the family man, he loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and friends.
Services: Visitation at the Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO, Wednesday, May 22, 4-7 pm. Funeral Mass Thursday, May 23, 10:00 am at Assumption Catholic Church, 4725 Mattis Road, St. Louis, MO. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery immediately following Mass.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Saint Mary’s Southside Catholic High School: stmaryshs.com
Dear Shirley and Family,
What a sad day this is to hear of your Dear Husband and Father’s passing. God is certainly welcoming a Champ into Paradise. You are all a Tribute to Ray’s Life well lived.
My Love and Prayers are with you,
JoeAnne Miller
Sending prayers, blessings and hugs to your family. I always found Ray to be a jolly and caring man. He will be missed.
Dear Shirley and all your amazing family, Ray has left a legacy of stories and experiences to be passed down and cherished through the generations.
Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you in the loss of your precious husband. The Lord bless you and keep you, and give you peace as you hold on to the hope that can never be taken away.
Dear Shirley and all your family. I had the privilege of working with Ray at Grant’s Farm. His smile, humor and compassion always touched my heart. Work was never laborious with him. He found joy in moving tables and chairs out of the courtyard for an event and always got excited to see the animals out in the deer park. He was and remains a bright light. I thank the Lord for the gift of knowing Ray. With love, Norene Mills