Howard E. Raffety's obituary , Passed away on November 14, 2021 in Grinnell, Iowa

Howard E. Raffety

January 10, 1941 - November 14, 2021 (80 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Howard E. Raffety's obituary , Passed away on November 14, 2021 in Grinnell, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home

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Howard E. Raffety

January 10, 1941 - November 14, 2021 (80 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Howard E. Raffety Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Howard E. Raffety of Grinnell, Iowa, who passed away on November 14, 2021, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Howard E. Raffety to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, LaVerne Raffety and Iness Raffety (Straight); and his siblings, Maynard Raffety (Eloise) and Carolyn Knutson (Clayton). He is survived by: his brothers, Seymour Raffety (Carmen) and Donald Raffety (Faye); his wife Suzy; his children, Michael Raffety (Dan Tran) and Megan Veldboom (Lance); his granddaughters, Elizabeth Brace (Nathan), Emmaleah Beam (Tanner), Naomi Veldboom and Rebekah Veldboom; his great grandchildren, Isaac and Eliza Joy Brace; and his cousin Stan Greenwald (Gail). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



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Nov 19

Visitation

Smith Funeral Home
1103 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

Fri

Nov 19

Visitation

Smith Funeral Home - Grinnell
1103 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

Sat

Nov 20

Funeral service

Calvary Baptist Church
1625 Penrose St, Grinnell, IA 50112

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Nov 20

Reception

Calvary Baptist Church
1625 Penrose St, Grinnell, IA 50112

Sat

Nov 20

Burial

Calvary Baptist Church
1625 Penrose St, Grinnell, IA 50112

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