Raymond Henry Joellenbeck, 81, of Tullahoma passed away on Saturday April 19, 2014, at his home.
Raised on a farm in Illinois, the army provided him passage to Germany where he stayed for 20 years, first in the service to his county, then working in construction and running a tavern. Germany is also where he met his future wife. He came back to the states in 1973 and worked as a machinist until his retirement in 1998. He was a dedicated member of the Tullahoma First Presbyterian Church serving as an elder, choir member, all around handyman, and even from the pulpit on occasions. He was a member of the Tullahoma Lions Club since April 2001 serving as its president twice.
He is survived by his wife Hildegard of 46 years and son J. Ray Joellenbeck.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 11AM, at the First Presbyterian Church in Tullahoma followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tullahoma Lions Club Charities, P.O. Bob 425, Tullahoma, TN., 37388 or First Presbyterian Church, 204 East Grundy Street, Tullahoma, TN., 37388.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Raymond Henry Joellenbeck.