Raymond L. Roeder, 89, of Topeka, Kansas, died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

Ray was born on December 13, 1923, to Louis and Margaret McElroy Roeder in Seneca. He graduated from Sts. Peter & Paul High School in 1941. After school he worked Seneca Wholesale for a short period, then for Winterscheidt Milling in Seneca. He was also employed by Allis Chalmers Tractor Supply.

He married Doris Eileen Nolte on January 16, 1946 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baileyville. In 1973 the couple made their home in Topeka and Ray went to work for Payless Cashway there. He retired in 2001.

His greatest pride in his life were his family, especially his children, grandchilden and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing and gardening.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Topeka.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; a twin brother, Donald; and a sister, Wilma Koelzer.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Doris of the home; his children, Darrel (Stephani) Roeder of Topeka, Joyce (Gene) Estes of Topeka, Donald (Diana) Roeder of Omaha, and Dwayne (Susie) Roeder of Topeka; a brother, John Roeder of Seneca; 10 grandchildren, Stanton Estes of Ottawa, Sheila (Korey) Klover of Newalla, Oklahoma, Heather Winegartner of Topeka, Bryan (Marcy) Merrit of Alma, David (Roxie) of Lawrence, Christopher Roeder of Topeka, Chassidy Bryan of Lawrence, Chelsy (David) Gechter of Dodge City, John Waylon (Ashlee) Roeder of Lawrence, Ashley Zerbe of Nashville Tennessee; and nine great-grandchildren, Addison, Briley, Casson, Kyler, Kourtney, Keegan Trinity, Haylee and Isaiah.

Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM Sunday, May 12, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 AM Monday, May 13, at Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville. Burial will be in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Seneca.

Memorials may be given for Midland Hospice House and/or the American Diabetes Association, and sent in care of the family.