Raymond M. Kalish

August 20, 1927 - October 13, 2021

Raymond M. Kalish, age 94, of Town & Country, MO, passed away on Wednesday October 13, 2021, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, Illinois. Raymond was born on August 20, 1927, in St. Louis, MO, the son of the late Frank & Mary (Darbarylski) Kalish. Raymond is survived by two nephews, Dave Kalish & wife Elaine, of Edwardsville, IL, and Michael Kalish, of South Carolina; two nieces, Debbie Kalish, of Wisconsin, and Chris Kalish, of Ft. Worth, TX; four grand nephews, William Kalish & wife Chelsea, of Hamel, IL, Daniel Kalish & wife Bronwen, of Littleton, CO, James Kalish, of St. Charles, MO, and Timothy Kalish & wife Christine, of St. Charles, MO; and numerous great nephews & great nieces. Raymond was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the minesweeper USS Sage during World War II. Raymond ran an upholstery and blinds business for many years. He was a member of St. Peters Church and Mensa International. He was an avid collector of antiques, enjoyed spending time with his two horses, and his dog Charles. A graveside service with military honors will take place on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorial contributions may be made to Hitz Memorial Home in care of Weber & Rodney Funeral Home.