Raymond Earl Halsey

There will be a private family graveside service at a later date.

Ray was born on December 22, 1933, to Audrey L. and Letha M. (Bower) Halsey in Newton, Iowa. He graduated from Webster City High School in Webster City, Iowa in 1951. He then continued his education at AIB in Des Moines where he earned his Associates in Accounting. He went on to become a Certified Public Accountant for Super Valu Inc until he retired at the age of 50. Ray then came out of retirement and was one of the founders of PDI in Ankeny, Iowa and retired again at age 55. Ray was united in marriage to Connie Vogt in Oskaloosa, Iowa on June 18, 1960. The couple had one child, Renee.

Ray was an avid golfer for most of his life. He was a huge Hawkeye fan and cheered for all of the sports from the University of Iowa. He dearly loved spending time with Connie and Renee. Ray and Connie traveled to Hawaii, and took several cruises together over the years during their retirement. Most of all, Ray loved being there for his grandchildren, whether it was at their sporting events or holidays he loved to make memories with them.

Ray is survived by his daughter, Renee Roese; three grandchildren, Taylor (Parker) Dilley, Morgan (Chris) Whelan and Drake Roese; one great grandchild, Shiv Dilley and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie in 2016; parents and brother, Robert.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Woodlands Creek Senior Living, 12605 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325 in loving memory of Ray.

The family would like to thank the caring professionals at Woodlands Creek Senior Living for the care they showed to Ray during his time there.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left at www.mclarensresthavenchapel.com for the Halsey family.