He was a Veteran of the Korean War and an active member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church.
Raymond is survived by his daughter, Brenda (Tom) Foulhaber; six grandchildren; Nicole, Dustin, Joseph, Brock, Matthew and Megan; three great grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Delores (Elliot) Fiepke; his son, Steven E. Fiepke and four brothers and sisters.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Heartland Hospice.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30am, Friday, April 12, 2013 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Alpine Road, Rockford, IL. Pastor Ken Krause will be officiating. Visitation will be held prior to service from 9am to 10:30am at the church. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Online Condolences can be submitted at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com