Raymond Joseph Hummel

Ray was the beloved husband of Bobbie Jean (nee Fielder) Hummel; loving and devoted father of Frank (Karen) Hummel, Roy (Rita) Hummel, Cindy (Roger) Lamb, Steve (Nancy) Hummel, Carol Wallace, and Linda (Pat) Riggs; cherished grandfather of Anthony Rivituso, Josh Schuh, Nick (Jamie) Hummel, Adam Hummel, Jacob (Sarah) Hummel, Katie Hummel, David (Amber) Brame, Julie (Derek) Feldman, Joni (Tim) Janis, Christy Hummel, Gina (Phil) Crocker, Amanda (Chris) Lydon, and Jacob Riggs; loving great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, dear friend of Charlie and Daniel Schmitt, and a friend to many in his lifetime.

Ray was predeceased by his parents, Jake and Catherine (nee Kiesling) Hummel, his grandchildren, Pamela Wallace and Clark Wallace, his brother Frank (the late Frances) Hummel, and his daughter-in-law Kim Hummel.

Ray was born in Saint Louis, Missouri and attended Roosevelt High School, Home of the Roughriders. He married Bobbie Jean Fielder in 1952 and together they raised their six children in South Saint Louis.

Ray was self-employed for many years, and later became Vice President/General Manager for Charles Schmitt Classic Cars.

He spent many happy summers at their cabins in Minnesota with family and friends, fishing and enjoying the calm and natural beauty. He and Bobbie had a large group of friends with whom they loved to go dancing. He had an eye for the value of just about everything. He supported his family with his talent and good business sense.

Ray was generous, loving and kind, a great story-teller, with a great sense of humor. He was a genuinely good person whose life revolved around his family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

There will be a Rite of Committal at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery Chapel, 7030 Gravois Avenue 63116, on Wednesday, January 18 at 1pm.

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