Ray R BARTHEL Sr., age 85, of Tinley Park, Illinois passed away on Saturday March 17, 2018. Ray was born August 26, 1932. Beloved husband of Gail E. Barthel (nee Krapil); Former husband of Shirley Agrimonti-Barthel (nee Geiger); Loving father of Ronald (Donna), Randy (Rose) and the late Ray R. Barthel Jr.; Dear step-father of Matthew (Jennifer) and Mark (Nicole) Walus; Cherished grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 5; Proud son of the late Ray L. and Gladys E. Barthel (nee Wagner); Kind brother of the late James (the late Joyce) Barthel; Fond uncle of James (Karin) and Paul Barthel. Owner and proprietor of Barthel Builders constructing homes throughout the Southwest Suburbs. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 pm; Funeral service Thursday 10:00 am at the Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave.; Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Please sign guestbook at chapelhillgardenssouth.com, for info 708-636-1200.