Ray Scheidemantel

Ramon “Ray” Glen Scheidemantel was born on August 30, 1931, in Lenox, Missouri to C.H. and Agnes (McClelland) Scheidemantel and passed away on May 13, 2020, in Lenox, Missouri with his wife by his side at age of eighty-eight years. Ray was the youngest of four siblings and grew up in Lenox. He graduated with the Class of 1949 from Salem High School. Ray went to further his education; and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri State University and a Master’s in Education from the University of Missouri. Ray married the love of his life, Jane Gray on December 23, 1950 and together shared sixty-nine years of marriage and were blessed with three children: Janece, C.H., and Eric. Ray’s teaching and education career spanned thirty years. Three years in rural Dent County one-room schools, fifteen years in St. Louis County in the Parkway School District, and at Salem R-80 school district for twelve years – six as a junior high principal and six years as an elementary math teacher. Ray was a role model to many; he was a great leader with the qualities of a good man. He was always listening, honest, fair, and courteous. Upon retirement, Ray spent the next thirty years building and developing Lake Tealwood in Lenox, Missouri. A community-minded man, Ray was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and a member of Salem Masonic Lodge #225 for forty-nine years. Ray’s greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was especially devoted to and deeply loved his wife, Jane. He loved his children dearly and instilled strong values in them that served them well. Ray cherished the times when his grandchildren and great-grandchildren came to visit; they brought him many smiles and much laughter. Ray is survived by his loving wife: Jane Scheidemantel of the home; three children: Janece Martin and husband Dale of Rolla, MO, C.H. Scheidemantel and wife Linda; and Eric Scheidemantel and wife Deborah; one brother: Carl Scheidemantel; seven grandchildren: Amber Polizzi and husband Joe, Eric Martin and wife Hayley, Abigail Imming and husband Chris, Emily Kania and husband Dan, Chase Scheidemantel and wife Taryn, Nicholas Scheidemantel, and Julia Scheidemantel; thirteen great-grandchildren: Maria and Lydia Polizzi; Liberty, Rilynn, and Macie Kania; Claire, Henry, and Samuel Imming; Cade, Wyatt, and Rhett Scheidemantel; and Emma and Eleanor Martin; extended family and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents: C.H. and Agnes Scheidemantel; sister: Edith Pickering; brother: Robert Scheidemantel, and two infant siblings. Ray will be remembered for the love he had for his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services for Ray Glen Scheidemantel were held Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Barry Baugh and Jerry Craig officiating. Special Music was provided by Marjorie Pyatt. Serving as Pallbearers were Chase Scheidemantel, Nick Scheidemantel, Eric Martin, Chris Imming, Dan Kania, and Joe Polizzi. Honorary Pallbearers were Clint Medlock, Carl Hoffman, Jim Flatt, Sam Pickering, Tom Borrow, Jerry Craig, and Keith Wheeler. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Online Condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Ray Scheidemantel

August 30, 1931 - May 13, 2020