Raymond L. “Ray” Stribley, 84, of Waterloo, died Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home.

He was born May 20, 1934 in Dubuque, IA, son of Raymond J. and Helen Nanke Stribley. He married JoAnn Huber June 13, 1970 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Ray graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1952. He worked in the parts department at Schukei Chevrolet and later at Crossroads Ford for many years until his retirement. After his retirement, he was a bus driver for the Waterloo Community School District.

Ray played in the inaugural Waterloo Optimist League for the Red Sox. He was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church where he ushered for many years. He was also a past member of Grace Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir 20 years.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Stribley of Waterloo, IA; five children, Pamela (Samuel) Moses of Arizona, Scott Stribley of Arizona, Steven Stribley of Dallas, Texas, Sheryl (Dan) Tovar of Waterloo, IA, and Jeff (Karie) Stribley, Waterloo, IA; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Dixie) Stribley of Enid, OK and a sister, Carol (Tony) Bickel of Sparta, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents.