Raymond Henry Machens

Raymond Henry Machens, of Saint Charles, Missouri, died on Monday January 9, 2017, at the age of 78. Loving husband of Joan Machens (nee: Connoyer); beloved son of the late Christopher and Helen (Ohlms) Machens; devoted father of Gary (Beth) Machens, Rhonda (Dan) McKinney, and Vicki Christopher; cherished grandfather of Erin (Dave) Lamb, Derek (Emily) Machens, Kelsey Machens, Corey (Cassi) McKinney, Brittany McKinney, Megan Christopher, and Marisa Christopher; treasured great-grandfather of Tyler Jensen, Bella, Sydney, and Baby Henry on the way; dear brother of Ronald (Maire) Machens; loving uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Frederick, and his granddaughter, Paige McKinney.

Ray was a lifelong farmer in St. Charles County, as well as the owner of St. Charles Boat & Motor. He was a past member of the West Alton Volunteer Fire Department, and a past member of the Orchard Farm School Board. He served on the Farm Credit Service Board as well as the Mississippi River Parkway Commission. He was a founding member and past President of the North County Levee District, and he served on the Advisory Board for New Frontier Bank. But most of all, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather!




Memorials may be made to the Siteman Cancer Center.

Memorials may be made to the Siteman Cancer Center.