A graveside service for Raymond L. Koegel, age 80, will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at the Memorial Park Garden Chapel, with Rev. John McLemore officiating.  Arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home.

            He was born to Albert H. and Bernice (Herbison) Koegel on September 12, 1927, in St. Joseph, Missouri, and died Sunday, February 3, 2008, at St. Mary’s Regional Health Center.

            Raymond grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Lafayette High School.  He then served in the United States Marines from1945 to 1951.  After his discharge from the Marines, he married Connie Yeakley on June 8, 1952 in St. Joseph.  They made their home in St. Joseph for one year before moving to Dallas, where they lived one year.  They then moved to Irving, TX and resided there for twelve years.  Raymond was transferred to Enid, working at Speedstar.  He later worked as an accountant for Central National Bank for thirteen years until his retirement.  Raymond enjoyed traveling, feeding the birds and squirrels, and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan.  He was a member of Central Christian Church.

            He is survived by his wife Connie, of the home; daughter Cynthia Worthington and husband Gary of Dallas, TX, son Eric Koegel and wife Penny of Edmond; two grandchildren, Jeremy Hammonds and wife Amanda, and Janessa Hammonds; and one step-grandson, Dusty Franklin.

            Raymond was preceded in death by his brother Albert C. Koegel, and two sisters, Margaret E. Frank and Evelyn J. Wayne.