Raymond J. Wiltfang

Raymond J. Wiltfang, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born at the family farm near Oregon on March 14, 1934, the son of John P. and Minnie (Brechters) Wiltfang. Ray attended Leaf River and Byron schools. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Judy Garner on Dec. 7, 1956, at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, CO. Upon returning from the Army, Ray began a lifelong love of farming. He also served over 33 years as Rockvale Road Commissioner. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Peter Wilfang, his sisters Jennie Wilfang Deets, Rena Wiltfang Forrester, and Martha Wiltfang Wolf. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Judy, his son Tim (Hedii) Wiltfang, and his daughter Jenny (Dirk) Meminger all of Oregon, IL; his grandchildren Mike (Erin) Wiltfang and their children Maxx, Eralynn, and Emree; Eric (Kristina) Wiltfang and their children Myriah, Makena, and Cade, Tyler (Holly) Wiltfang; and their daughter Ida, Dan (Brittany) Meminger and their children Emmitt, Stella, and Luciana, Carly Meminger (Special friend Jacob Howard). Cremation rite accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 1-4 PM at the family farm, 6069 N. Town Hall Road, Oregon, IL. In honor of Ray, memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice and Home.

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