Raymond W. Grolle, 93, of Caseyville, IL, born July 13, 1926, in Summerfield, IL to the late Henry and Stella (nee Pearson) Grolle passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019, in Belleville, IL.

Raymond married the love of his life, the late Doris (nee Surber) Grolle in 1945. He served in the Army during World War II, earning medals in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. After the war, he worked for 40 years as a machinist and member of the Local 355. He was a member of the Caseyville VFW and a devoted member of the St. John United Church of Christ.

Ray is preceded in death by his sisters, Betty (Glen) Searls and Patte (Monroe) DeRossett.

Visitation: Friends may gather with the family Friday, January 3, 2019, from 11 to 1 pm at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville, IL.

Funeral: The funeral service will be held at 1 pm, Friday, January 3, 2020, at Herr Funeral Home with Pastor Marvin L. Morgan officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Caseyville VFW or St. John United Church of Christ.