Ray Edward Stipes

Ray Edward Stipes, of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Norma L. Stipes; cherished son of Kellis and Pearl Stipes; devoted father of Stephen (Shelley) Stipes, Kelly Stipes-Ruprecht, and Lisa (Daniel) Dooley; loving grandfather of Meredith (Geoff) Englemeyer, Elliott (Lindsey) Stipes, Nathalie (Ryan) Ozbun, Jordan (Mabel) Stipes, Kristina Jackson, and Kyle (Danielle) Jackson; treasured great grandfather of 21 great grandchildren.

Ray proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. He then served in the Army Air Corps, followed by joining the newly formed Air Force where he had the honor of being a charter member. Ray received an honorable discharge from all 3 branches of service. He retired after 30 years of dedicated service from General Motors located in St. Louis, MO. Ray was devoted to Norma, his wife of 62 years, his children, and grandchildren. Ray was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Ray's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.