Raymond Armin Merlenbach

Raymond Armin Merlenbach of Waterloo, Illinois passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his home, having attained the age of 72 years, 4 months and 13 days.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 8, 1942, he was the son of Armin S. And Almeda Rosalina Merlenbach, nee Simpson.
Raymond was a operator at Cerro Copper and of the Catholic faith.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Surviving are his children, Michael Gregory Merlenbach of Carbondale, Illinois, Keith Edward Merlenbach of Louisville, Illinois, Raelene Marie (Fred) Woods of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois and Cheryl Ann (Wayne) Moll of Ellis Grove, Illinois; six grandchildren and many friends.
Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016 and will be received at the funeral home.
All services will be private.
The Creason Funeral Home in Waterloo, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.