Raymond Dodillet

Ray Dodillet, 91, of Centralia passed away on Thursday November 15, 2012 at Centralia Manor. He was born in Washington County on April 19, 1921 the son of Louis & Lydia (Brun) Dodillet. He married Evelyn Murray on June 27, 1943 in St. Louis and she preceded him in death. He later married Eleanor Sigrist on July 8, 1995 at Friedens UCC in Irvington and she survives. In addition to his wife Eleanor he is survived by and was the beloved Uncle and father figure to two nephews Gary Dodillet and wife Pamela of Centralia and the late Donald Lee Dodillet and four nieces Bonnie Rushing and husband Marion of Pinckneyville, Sue Wimpy and husband Ron of Vero Beach, Florida, Shirley Dircks and husband Ken of Louden, Iowa, and Imogene Conley & husband Kenneth of St. Louis; two step daughters: Marsha Haake & husband Roy of Hoyleton, and Linda Spaet and husband Robert of Granby, Colorado; many other beloved nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, , and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Evelyn, two brothers William “Bill” Dodillet, and Alvin Dodillet; four sisters Marie Vogt, Francelia Vogt, Ester Selle, and Fern Bierman. Ray retired from a life long career as a grain farmer and strawberry grower. He was a devoted member of the Friedens United Church of Christ in Irvington, where he was also a member of the choir. He was a Charter Member of the Irvington Ruitan Club, a member of the Elks Lodge 493, a lifelong member of the Washington County Farm Bureau where he served on the Board from 1961-1972, and served as the President from 1970-1971. He was instrumental with others in bringing the Physician Jerry Beguelin and the Irvington Medical Center to Irvington He served on the Community Trust Bank Board of Directors from 1956-1996, and was a member on the Irvington Town Board. Services for Ray Dodillet will be on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Friedens UCC in Irvington with Pastor Stacy Tate officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday evening at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM and from 10:00 am to 11:00 am before the service on Tuesday. Memorials can be made to Friedens UCC and will be received at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com.

Raymond Dodillet

April 19, 1921 - November 15, 2012