Raymond H Mansholt

Raymond Harry Mansholt, 95, of Litchfield, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at 9:10 a.m. at Litchfield Health and Rehab. He was born March 28, 1929 in Bunker Hill, IL, a son of John and Julia (Marth) Mansholt. He attended Bunker Hill Schools. Ray served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany from 1951-1953. He resided in Gillespie from 1969 until moving to Litchfield in 1976.

Ray was a mechanic by trade and farmed. After coming back from Germany, he was employed by Gillespie Implement Case Dealership (co-owner) in Gillespie, Schien Body & Equipment Co., Plaza Truck Service, both in Carlinville and Bruckert Chevrolet in Bunker Hill,. After his retirement in 1994, he worked for Nail Power and Equipment building lawn tractors. He and his wife, Florence, were custodians at Zion Lutheran School for several years.

Ray was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Litchfield, Zion Men’s Club, American Legion, and the Midwest Tractor Club. He enjoyed working on and showing his antique tractors at area homecoming parades and shows, spending time with his grandsons Jake and Caleb, and planting a nice garden.

Ray married the former Florence Lorene Johnson on February 15, 1969, in Litchfield. Florence passed away on July 26, 2001. He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda (Steve) Jurgena of Litchfield, and grandsons Jake (companion Meghan Chambers) and Caleb (companion Mary Reiman) both of Litchfield. He leaves several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, Florence, he is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Louis, and sisters Arlene Kopatz and Verna Bruene. He is also preceded in death by a nephew Alvin Mansholt, and nieces Julie Robison and Debra Gillespie.

Funeral services for Raymond Mansholt will be held Friday, August 16, 2023, at 12:00 Noon at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. The Rev. Fred Kraemer will officiate. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

The family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran School for tuition assistance fund.

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