Raymond  John Mullesch

Raymond "Ray" John Mullesch was born on December 15, 1951, to his parents Joseph Henry and Gloria Nadine (Kalvig) Mullesch. He grew up in Waterloo, where he attended school, graduating from Columbus High School, class of 1970. After high school, Ray moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota for a short time and then served his country in the United States Navy. After discharge he began his career at John Deere in Waterloo. During the srtike in the 80's he chose to further his education at Hawkeye Tech.

On December 31, 1976, Ray was united in marriage to Cheryl Jean Fry. The couple welcomed three children into their family; they later divorced. On October 24, 2014, Ray married Theresa Lichty-Kaye; they would later divorce.

Ray liked to stay busy. After retirement he enjoyed activities which included fishing, gardening, hunting, and most recently painting. Ray, and his son John, started Mullesch Contruction around 2010, where they sided many houses together. Ray was a proud member of Local UAW 838, in Waterloo.

Although Ray's life was cut far too short, his family and friends take comfort in the memories they have of Ray. He will always be remembered for his special sense of humor, and will be dearly missed.

Ray is survived by his son John Mullesch and daughter Tracy Mullesch, both of Waterloo; sisters Barb Kruse, Annie Stratton, Milda Mullesch and Chris Floss, all of Cedar Falls and brothers Pete Mullesch of Silvis, IL and Larry Mullesch of Rock Falls, IL; stepbrother Gary (Lorraine) Ihnen of Cedar Falls; numerous nieces and nephews; dogs Nik and Nak; fishing buddy, Brandon. He was preceded in death by his son Michael; parents; stepfather Marv Ihnen; niece Karrie Ann Kruse; brother-in-law Gene Kruse.

Ray passed away unexpectedly at his home in Waterloo on Tuesday, April 25th. A memorial visitation for Ray will be held on Thursday, May 4th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, Iowa. Military honors will be performed at the funeral home, promptly at 4:00 PM. Inurnment will be held privately by the family, at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. For messages of condolence, please visit www.lockefuneralservices.com