Ray Reiland was an American Military man.
Ray was born on February 23, 1922, in Fair Acres, New Mexico, as the fifth child of Salier and Elizabeth.
His mother died of a heart attack while visiting the dentist when he was just nine months old. His bereaved father, who was left with four children to raise, carried the infant and his wife’s remains to Iowa City to be buried.
Ray was raised on Davenport Street, across from St. Wenceslaus Church, by his aunt Bertha and uncle Bohmuil Patrick.
Ray began his education at St. Mary’s of the Visitation, a private Catholic school. In June 1940, he graduated from St. Mary’s High School.
After the war broke out in the summer of 1940, he joined in the Navy on December 18, 1940.
He is known globally as a Pearl Habor survivor
Ray Reiland cause of death
Reiland died peacefully with family members present at Legacy Gardens in Iowa City, Iowa on February 13th, 2022.
Was Ray Reiland married? Did Ray Reiland have children?
Ray married first wife Ginger Kron on December 30, 1946. Their union produced six children: Paul, Thomas, Richard, MaryBeth, Ann, and Michael.
Ginger and Raymond divorced in 1973, much to Raymond’s chagrin, after Ginger requested a divorce.
Catherine Dorsam was his second wife in February 1978.
Ray Reiland net worth
Reiland Reiland was worth 3 million at the time of his horrific Pearl Harbor experience. He acquired monies by working as an electrician at the University of Iowa.
When is Ray Reiland funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster
Ray’s family will meet visitors from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on February 17, at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation, followed by a memorial ceremony at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home.
Ray was put to rest in the English River Church of Brethren Cemetery (29252 137th Street, South English, IA) at 2 p.m. with military honors.
