Raphael "Ray" Leibold age 89 of Boone, formerly of Ames, Iowa, passed away February 13, 2012, at the Eastern Star Home in Boone. Visitation will be 3:00- 7:00 p.m. with a 3:00 p.m. Rosary and a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service Thursday, Feb. 16 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ames. Burial will take place at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Ray was born December 27, 1922 in Howard County, Iowa, the son of John H. and Theresa A. (Ott) Leibold. He grew up on a farm in York Township, Minnesota, where he attended country schools. He worked on the farm until he was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War. Ray married JoAnne Hurd on April 7, 1949 in Columbus, Georgia. The couple returned to central Iowa and moved to Ames. He started working in 1951 at the Iowa State University Dairy and later in Facility Planning and Management until he retired in 1984. Ray and JoAnne had purchased and managed the New Frontier Motel until 1978. The couple then started and operated Ray's Mower Repair. Ray was an avid Iowa State University football fan.
He is survived by his children: Linda Leibold of Waukee, Bonnie (Ken) Eernisse, Ronald Leibold and Bill Leibold all of Ames, and Cheryl (Edward) Mather of Boone, nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Cecelia Hall of LeRoy, MN and Lorrinea Munkel of Lime Springs, IA.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, wife JoAnne, daughter Donna Leibold, grandson Cory Walton and four brothers: Leo, Raymond, Edwin and Arnold.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
On line condolences may sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
So sorry to hear about Ray
passing away. Had many good
times at Cyclone Club outings
with him, along with Terry
McConnell and Bill Long.
Really a good guy.
Our deepest condolences.
We were so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. We had many good times with Ray and JoAnne. We always loved to debate Ray on politics and talk about ISU football. Our sincere sympathies to his family.
My deepest sympathy to all my cousins and your families. Such great memories of Uncle Ray and Aunt Joanne. They are together again, but greatly missed by all who knew and loved them. May your fond memories comfort you at this time.
Much love,
Ron (and Family),
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Hang in there...
I am so sorry to hear of Raphael passing - though I am sure he is making a statement in heaven as he did this world. I can visualize he and JoAnne back together again and in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Leibold family - especially to you Cheryl as you know how much your Dad has always meant to me. He sure could make a person smile!
To Bill & Family,
I am saddened to hear about the loss of your father.
My thoughts are with you, and your family; bless you all.
Bill and family, I am very sorry hear of your father's passing. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Sincerely, Alice Stuve
I have such fond memories of Uncle Ray, he was such a tease. He was always my favorite and will be sadly missed. Just think he is with if lovely wife Aunt Joanne and Grandma Hurd. Thinking of you Ronnie, Linda, Bonnie and Cheryl. Sending Hugs from Maine.
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Ames, IA 50010
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Ames, 50014
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