Raymond Henry Bulte Jr.
Bulte, Raymond Henry Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter on March 3, 2019. Ray was born to Raymond Sr. and Minnette (nee Sullivan), October 10, 1933, in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from St. Louis University High School (1951), served in the US Army (1952-54), and earned a Finance degree from St. Louis University (1958). He married Joyce (nee Till) in 1962. Ray founded Gabriel Associates in 1976 which evolved into The Bulte Company. Ray is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, of 53 years. He leaves as his legacy: Ray III (Mary Beth), Carolyn (Ron) Riggle, Lisa (Bill) Peters, and David (Sarah). Grandfather to Madeleine, Caitlyn, Melissa, Alexandra, Sarah, Willow, Raymond IV, Chloe and Beckett. Loving brother to Don, Susan Geraghty and the late Joan Pfeiffer. Above all he cherished the time spent with his family. He enjoyed Jazz, playing golf, dancing, attending his grandkids events and sunny Florida. Ray was a friend to all. His smile and positive spirit were infectious; he will be truly missed.
A memorial mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., April 6th, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 17 Joy Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, 63119. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, or a charity of your
choice.
My heart breaks all over again in the loss of Ray after Eddie. Thank you Sweet Jesus as Joyce would say that they are together again. Loved Joyce and Ray both so much. Such a blessing to have them in my life. Many, many years of so many great memories of Ray and Eddie and all of the old St. Mary Magdalen gang. God bless them all. ????????????
My heart is heavy for your family’s loss. Lisa, Carolyn, Ray & Dave : I will miss your father’s quick and easy smile, his bright and ready laugh, and the somewhat mischievous glint in his eyes. Whenever I was lucky enough to be invited over to your parents house for dinner, there was music playing and your dad was always jovial and fast with a joke. Always open arms and welcoming : even to a sassy teenager! I have always enjoyed his company and I will miss him dearly. Thinking of you all and sending much love.