In Memory Of
Raymond S. Sweet
1932
2020
Raymond S. Sweet
January 25, 1932 — April 21, 2020
Raymond S. Sweet, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home. He was born January 25, 1932 in Grenola, Kansas, the son of Samuel P. and Mary Evalonn (Vickery) Sweet.
Raymond graduated from Grenola High School. His railroad career started with Selection Crew in June 1951 at Grenola, where he worked for 2 years before being drafted. Upon his return from the Army, he continued his Railroad Career for Santa Fe in Wichita as an Apprentice in February 1955. In November 1958, he went to Clovis, New Mexico before being recalled to the Topeka Shops in April 1960. He retired January 5, 1994 after 39 years of service.
Raymond married Ruby F. Sweet on January 17, 1956 in Chautaugua, Kansas. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2018. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Eva Mae Sweet in January 1963, Becky Sue Renyer on May 2018 and one son, Wally Sweet in May 2016.
Survivors include one son, Samuel Paul Sweet of Topeka, three grandchildren, Keith Sweet, Matt Renyer and Jessica Lillibridge, six great-grandchildren and his sister, Shirley Gillespie of Overland Park, Kansas.
Cremation has taken place and as per Raymond's wishes, no memorial services are planned. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family.
To leave the family a special message online, please visit the guestbook below.
Raymond graduated from Grenola High School. His railroad career started with Selection Crew in June 1951 at Grenola, where he worked for 2 years before being drafted. Upon his return from the Army, he continued his Railroad Career for Santa Fe in Wichita as an Apprentice in February 1955. In November 1958, he went to Clovis, New Mexico before being recalled to the Topeka Shops in April 1960. He retired January 5, 1994 after 39 years of service.
Raymond married Ruby F. Sweet on January 17, 1956 in Chautaugua, Kansas. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2018. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Eva Mae Sweet in January 1963, Becky Sue Renyer on May 2018 and one son, Wally Sweet in May 2016.
Survivors include one son, Samuel Paul Sweet of Topeka, three grandchildren, Keith Sweet, Matt Renyer and Jessica Lillibridge, six great-grandchildren and his sister, Shirley Gillespie of Overland Park, Kansas.
Cremation has taken place and as per Raymond's wishes, no memorial services are planned. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family.
To leave the family a special message online, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Raymond S. Sweet, please visit our flower store.
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