Raymond W. Stoner
Sunday, January 6, 1924
Date of Death:
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Age:
94 years old
Burial
Location: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery [ view map ]
Notes
Private Family Service to be held at Macken Funeral Home
Sunday, January 6, 1924
Date of Death:
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Age:
94 years old
Sunday, January 6, 1924
Date of Death:
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Age:
94 years old
Raymond W. Stoner
Raymond Stoner, longtime resident of Rochester, passed away January 27th, 2018, at the age of 94 surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born on January 6th, 1924 at the family farm near Fort Dodge Iowa, to his parents, Reuben and Emma Stoner. He had three brothers who preceded him in death.
He attended country schools as a child. His parents moved to Creston Iowa where he attended Creston High School and he graduated in 1942. In 1943 he joined the US Marine Corps to serve in World War II. He served in Tarawa, was transferred to the Marine Base on Kauai, HI until he was called to duty in Okinawa until World War II ended. He was honorably discharged in 1947 where upon he returned to Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was trained as a carpenter and became a Journeyman Carpenter.
He was employed by Hesley & Hart Cabinet Company where he met his future wife, Lillian Faine, who was the company bookkeeper. They were married May 18th, 1952 and built their first home in Savage Addition, Fort Dodge, IA.
In 1958, they moved to Rochester MN where he was employed by Fullerton Lumber Company for many years. He belonged to Carpenters Union 1382 until he became self-employed in 1981.
They were blessed with five sons. He devoted his life and talents to his family and others building fine furniture and cabinetry which will be cherished for many years. He enjoyed reading, music, crossword puzzles, throwing horse shoes with his “Ringer Club” and many family gatherings around the dining room table. He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed intellectual conversations on a wide variety of topics.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years along with his five sons and their families. Loren and Becky (Grand Marais), Gary and Lucia (Rochester), Paul (Seattle), David and Mary (Rochester), Andrew (St. Louis Park), eight grand children (Jesse, Ben, Melissa, Henry David, Joshua, Hanna, Jacob, Will) and three great-grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester. At a later date, he will receive military honors at Ft Snelling, after which, he will be interred at the Ft Snelling Columbarium.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Raymond W. Stoner has received the following condolences.
Dear Dave and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I worked with him when I was a very young and inexperienced carpenter apprentice back in the late seventies. He was very meticulous and taught me a great deal. I just retired as a union carpenter last year.
It was an honor to know and work with your Dad. Hope to meet again sometime (if you don't punch me?!).
Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Sincerely.
Mike Amann
I was sadden to read the passing of Ray Stoner. I will always remember him working and playing with us when we were Cub Scouts in the Stoner home way back when we were students at Lincoln School. He and Mrs. Stoner raised a great family. If any of you Stoner boys get to Rochester, please give me a call. It would be fun to catch up after all these decades! Andy Wood
Lillian, Andrew and family-
Sending my condolences in the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. It's never easy losing the ones we love. I'll be keeping all of you in
my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Lillian
So sorry to hear of your loss Mr.Stoner he was a great man his legacy will continue on through all of his fine sons I remember him working in his shop and making all that fine furnature I Remember when he inclosed the front porch and you & Ray would sit and enjoy the quiet evenings on 1st street every now and then we would swipe a piece of wood and make a sword in the basement
I have been very fortunate to have know the whole family my whole life
Sincerely
John Cole
My deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. I have many fond memories sitting at that dining room table, enjoying Lillian’s spectacular cooking and the many conversations. Ray will be missed. Sending you all hugs.
Lillian I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Ray. Unfortunately I am in Arizona for a couple of weeks.
You and your family have my heartfelt sympathy. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lillian I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Ray. Unfortunately I am in Arizona for a couple of weeks.
You and your family have my heartfelt sympathy. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.