Raymond F. Shields

of Arlington Heights

Raymond Shields was born on August 23, 1930 in Muskegon, MI, to William Shields and Dorothy Shields. He died November 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Shields served in the United States Army during the Korean War in Anchorage, Alaska. Ray worked as a printer for GTE in Des Plaines until his retirement in 1996. Ray received the Arlington Heights Good Neighbor Award in 2012. He had many hobbies over the years, including wine making, photography, ham radio, bowling, music, restoring his Mustangs, but his passion was woodworking. He was always lending a helping hand to family, neighbors, and the Arlington Heights Nurses Club Lending Closet. You would often see his handiwork on the bottom of walkers with cut tennis balls. His most beloved way to spend time was with his family during the summers; camping with his family and he had many stories to tell around the campfires. He loved God, family, country, a glass of wine and a bowl of ice cream. He never ever complained, was a simple man with simple needs and was always ready to help anyone, anywhere with anything.

Ray is survived by his wife of 67 years Dolores “Dodie” (nee Hutton) who he married on August 16, 1955 in Anchorage, AK; his children Denise (Rick) Kirsten, Karen Misura, Steven (Debbie) Shields, Matthew (Mary) Shields and Rose (Tim) Guarino; his grandchildren Rick (Kristi) Kirsten, Bryan Kirsten, Nicole (Rob) Crowell, Alyssa Misura, Abby Misura, Ashley Shields, Eric Shields, Rebecca (Joe) Grap, Rachel Shields, Emily Guarino and Joseph Guarino; his great-grandchildren Katlyn Kirsten, Hallie Kirsten, Sean Kirsten, Luke Kirsten and Alex Crowell; he is also survived by his siblings Kathleen (late Phil) Gallivan and Louis George (Virge) Shields.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents as well as his siblings William Shields, Jr., Patrick (Diane) Shields, Harold (late Peggy) Shields and Dottie (late Bill) Breen.

Raymond's family would like to extend their thanks to JourneyCare Hospice for their kind and compassionate care during this difficult time.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 10:00 am until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, 440 South Mitchell Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. Interment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Honor Flight Chicago 9701 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 310, Rosemont, IL 60018. Ray was the recipient of the 2018 Honor Flight Chicago, which totally overwhelmed him. He was overtaken and humbled by all that was done for these veterans.

Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com or (847) 253-0168.