Raymond R. Dreier

Obituary

Raymond Robert Dreier was born on March 24, 1935, in Glencoe, Minnesota.  He was the son of William and Helena (Dallmann) Dreier.  Raymond was baptized as an infant on April 7, 1935, and later was confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 10, 1949, both by Rev. Alfred Streufert at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. He received his education in Glencoe, Minnesota.  Raymond served in the National Guard from January 31, 1955, until January 30, 1961. 

On November 3, 1957, Raymond was united in marriage to Marianne Lutz of Pillau, Germany, by Rev. Martin Kirsch at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota.  Their marriage was blessed with three children, Bernie, Ursula and Tamarra.  Raymond made his home in Glencoe and Hutchinson, Minnesota. 

Raymond worked at Green Giant Canning Company in Glencoe, and also worked at Goebel Fixture Company in Hutchinson, before going into his own cabinetry business.  He was a lifelong member at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. 

Raymond enjoyed his special talent of building cabinets and socializing with others.  The times spent with family and friends were special to him.  

Raymond passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 5 days.

Blessed be his memory.

Raymond is survived by his:
Children, Bernie Dreier of Hutchinson, MN,
Ursula Wingate and her special friend, Curt Templin, of Glencoe, MN,
Tamarra Dreier of Coon Rapids, MN;
Grandchildren, Scott Wingate,
Ashley Teubert;
Great Grandson, Prescott Wingate;
Mother of Raymond’s Children, Marianne Dreier;
Sister, Bernice Wolter of Glencoe, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.

Raymond is preceded in death by his Parents, William and Helena Dreier; Brothers, Howard Dreier, Gordon Dreier, Baby Brother Dreier.