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Urfer, Raymond M. 1915-2013

URFER, SANDERS, BOHROFEN

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Date: 2/12/2015 at 16:01:58

Raymond M. Urfer
Waukee formerly of Grimes

Raymond M. Urfer, 97, of Waukee, formerly of Grimes, died after a short illness on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at his home at the Villages of Legacy Pointe. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2 at First Presbyterian Church of Grimes with visitation one hour prior. Private family burial will be at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Grimes.

Raymond was born on April 16, 1915 in Des Moines to Charles and Celia (Sanders) Urfer. He was a lifelong farmer, beginning with his father's dairy farm in east Des Moines. He and Darline Bohrofen married in 1939, and they moved in 1943 to a family farm in Grimes where he raised crops and livestock until his retirement in 1983. Raymond was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church. His other memberships include the Lions Club, Farm Bureau and 40+ Club. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Those left to cherish Raymond's memory include his wife, Darline of Legacy Pointe; son, Jerry (Sandy) Urfer of Greenfield, IA; brother, Charles Urfer, Jr. of Hayward, CA; and other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Raedine, two brothers and two sisters.

Memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church in Grimes. ~ The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa 2 Mar 2013.


 

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