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Raymond Riat Obituary
October 27, 2017
St. Marys-Raymond Aloysius Riat, 86, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at a Topeka hospital.
He was born March 3, 1931 in Belvue, KS, the son of Aloysius George and Gertrude Josephine Hesse Riat. He grew up in the Belvue community and graduated from St. Marys High School.
Raymond was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for nearly 30 years. He and his wife Audrey owned and operated Riat's Liquor Store in St. Marys. Raymond was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was a very active and dedicated member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657. He also was a member of the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Kenneth and James Riat, and a sister Betty A. Riat.
On September 20, 1958 he was united in marriage to Audrey Marie Langvardt at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his son, Doug (Lori) Riat, Lawrence; his daughter, Jacque (Chris) Liles, Holt, MI; two sisters, Helen Davidson, Visalia, CA, and Mary Lou Anderson, Wamego; five grandchildren, Diane, Dustin, Katelyn, Jeremy and Jordan; three great-grandchildren, Makenzie, Julia and Charlie.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 3, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Riat will lie in state at the church after 4:00 P.M. Thursday where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the rosary at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Food Pantry and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to piperfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Riat
November 5, 2017
Dear Mrs. Riat, we just found out about the loss of your husband. I will always remember Raymond for being very kind and friendly and welcoming us to the neighborhood. Whenever Raymond drove by he always waved and had a ready smile. We will pray for the repose of his soul. - John & Sonya Archer
Mark Klug
November 2, 2017
Doug and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Raymond will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you All!
Judy Gibson
November 1, 2017
Audrey and family, so sorry to hear of Raymond's passing. I will remember him as always being so kind and soft spoken. It seems like not that long ago, he and Audrey dug up boxes of cannas bulbs for me to use at the ranch. Just another way of showing how thoughtful he was. Our prayers go out for peace and comfort for all of you.
Love,
Judy & John Gibson
Arlen Langvardt
October 31, 2017
Audrey,
Mary and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Your cousin,
Arlen
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John McGranahan
October 31, 2017
Doug and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cynthia & Carroll Carley
October 31, 2017
Mary Lou, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Our thoughts & prayers are with the "Riat Families"!! ~ With Deepest Sympathy.
Jerry Denning
October 30, 2017
I'm sorry to learn of your father's passing, Doug. No doubt he was a very fine man and is enjoying heavenly peace in the "Land of Awe." It has been nice knowing you and Lori at auctions over the years. Jerry Denning, Lawrence
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