Raymond Lee Bequeaith (1946-2021)

BEQUEAITH, STOUT, HARRYMAN

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/28/2021 at 08:13:26

Raymond Lee Bequeaith, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday July 26, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Services: Saturday 10 a.m. at Teahen Funeral Home by Pastor Carol Sundberg. Burial: Leando Cemetery, Douds. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home and on Saturday after 9 a.m.
Ray is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Sheryl; son, David of Hiawatha; daughters, Maria (John) Steenblock of Ely and Kristen (Scott) Heaton of Mechanicsville; 4 grandsons; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dan (Sue) Bequeaith of Rockford, MN and Bob (Judy) Bequeaith of New London, MO; and Ruth (James) Turner of Cedar Rapids.
He was preceded in death by brother, Ted; and sister, Patty Glenn.
Ray was born on August 16, 1946 in Oskaloosa, son of Glen and Opal Stout Bequeaith and graduated in 1964 from Albia High School. He married Sheryl Harryman on July 31, 1965 in Douds. Ray worked for General Mills as a production operator for 32 years, retiring in 2015. Previously, he worked for Rock Island Millwork, Albia Sales Barn, Lost Creek Coal Company, Western Auto, Panco farm equipment and Lumber Supply.
Ray enjoyed woodworking, bowling and going to country music concerts with his wife. He loved family time and will be missed.
Memorials may be directed to the family.