Raymond Rehkop was born on December 30, 1945, at Mine LaMotte, Missouri, the son of Floyd and Hattie Rehkop, and passed away on February 22, 2024, at the age of 78 years.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Walter P. Rehkop (in infancy) Dorothy Brewington, Mary Louise Sensel, George "Art" Rehkop, Robert Rehkop, Donna Bellew, Floyd D. Rehkop Jr., Ruby M. Martin, and Clara Belle Skaggs.

Raymond is survived by his wife Ethel Rehkop, who he married on June 6, 1970, at Cobalt Village Church, one (1) daughter, Dawn (Jeff) Matthews, siblings, Leeman Rehkop, James (Doris) Rehkop, Betty Marler, one (1) granddaughter, Jessika Smothers, and four (4) great-grandchildren, Aspyn, Willow, Memphis, and Trumann.

Raymond enjoyed being on the farm, and spending time with family.