In September 1968, he married Janis Hamann, and together they welcomed two children. A lifelong farmer, Raymond dedicated himself to the land he loved and took great pride in his red Case IH tractors.
He is survived by his daughter, Pam (Jim) Lloyd; his brothers, Eldon (Lorna) Troester and Lyle (Bonnie) Troester; eight grandchildren—Matthew, Brittney, Hannah, Jason, Skie, Kallie, Kevin, and Sammie—and two great-grandchildren, Reyna and Raymond.
Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Janis; his son, Timothy; his sisters, Ruth Weigle and Alice Staples; and his brothers, Robert and Carl Troester.
Services will be held at a later date.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of McGregor, Iowa is assisting the family.