Raymond "Ray" Handel's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2025 in Lena, Illinois

Raymond "Ray" Handel

September 15, 1942 - October 29, 2025 (83 years old)

Lena, Illinois

Raymond "Ray" Handel's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2025 in Lena, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leamons Funeral Home

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Raymond "Ray" Handel

September 15, 1942 - October 29, 2025 (83 years old)

Lena, Illinois

Raymond Handel Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Raymond Handel of Lena, Illinois, who passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Raymond Handel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore J. Handel and Jeanette E. Handel (Lubold); his wife Eleanor Miller; and his brother-in-law Mike Dick. He is survived by: his sister Shirley Dick of Lena, IL; his sibling's children, Tony Dick (Shannon), Kim Krogull (Nick), Dan Dick (Lauren) and Delvin Trost (Mae); and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Ari, O'Mar, Zoey and Austin. He is also survived by family members and friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Leamon Funeral Home (210 W Main St, Lena, IL 61048). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. John's Lutheran Church (625 Country Ln Dr, Lena, IL 61048).

A memorial has been established in his name.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leamons Funeral Home



Thu

Nov 06

Visitation

Leamon Funeral Home
210 W Main St, Lena, IL 61048

Fri

Nov 07

Funeral service

St. John's Lutheran Church
625 Country Ln Dr, Lena, IL 61048

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