Raymond A. Voet
November 19, 2014
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Raymond A. Voet, 83, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014 in Des Moines. He was born to Alphonse and Velma Voet near Marysville, Kansas. After living in Minneapolis, MN, for 58 years, he moved in August of this year to a care home in Des Moines.
Ray retired from the U.S. Bureau of Mines, conducting scientific research and disseminating information on the extraction, processing, use and conservation of iron ore. A lifetime member of Mensa, he was also active in Toastmasters and the Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented.
Continuing his passion for science, Ray donated his body to Des Moines University for the training of medical professionals.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Rosemary Huerter, also formerly of Marysville. He is survived by his brothers, Richard (Delores) of Nixa, MO and Leo of Rockford, IL; and sister, Mary Ann (Wayne) Bower of Des Moines, IA.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2926 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Annie Kosel
09/17/2016
I worked with Ray as his ILS worker in MN for many years and I am very sad to hear of his passing! I moved to NJ so he had to be transferred to another worker. Sorry to hear of your loss. He was my favorite client in 5 years!!
Carol Grant
02/01/2015
Ray welcomed me to Mensa, and greeted me and others warmly at every meeting. He exemplified the good social aspect of the group--something more important than the intellectual. I will always remember and miss him.
Gordon Andersen for the members of Minnesota Mensa
11/24/2014
Ray and I joined Mensa at the same time in 1964, and we both continued as active members for many years. Minnesota Mensa members send condolences to his family.