Raymond C. Meiners, 92, of Polo, IL passed away December 30, 2024, at Alpine Fireside Health Center in Rockford.
Raymond was born, August 11, 1932, in Polo, IL, the son of John and Blanche (Ports) Meiners. On February 11, 1961 in Polo, he was united in marriage to Wanda Bailey.
Ray served in the US Army in his younger years then went to work for Kelly Springfield in Freeport, IL and Woods in Oregon, IL. He farmed in Polo on the family farm most of his life. Ray was a member of the American Legion Post #83 and Faith United Methodist Church of Polo. He enjoyed restoring farm tractors and playing accordion.
Survivors include sons Steven (Nancy) Meiners of Bloomington, IL and John (Kathy) Meiners of Davis, IL; grandchildren Zachary (Kaitlyn), Bradley, Robert (Rachel), Kayla, Kristina and Angela Meiners; great-grandson Everett .
He was preceded in death by wife Wanda and his Parents.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Faith United Methodist Church in Polo, IL. Visitation will be one hour prior at 9:30 a.m. also at the church. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo immediately following the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Polo FFA.
Condolences may be sent to pffh.condolences@gmail.com.
