Robert Lyle Rayl, proud veteran of the Army, passed away on February 3, 2024, due to neurological complications suffered during several strokes.
He was the son of George and Agnes Rayl and grew up a farm boy in the Wellington, Kansas, area. Robert was born October 27, 1937, and attended schools in theWellington school system. He, like many of his peers at that time, quit school just a bit early to join the service as he felt a need to serve his country. Robert tried to enlist at 17, but the Army told him to grow up a bit and come back. He was finally accepted at 18 and served just over two years in the Korean War. He suffered a physical injury near the DMZ and was granted an honorable discharge soon afterwards. Robert was a very proud veteran and frequently wore his Korean War hat in support of those serving, and those who have served. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, living in Chandler, Oklahoma; son Robert and his wife, Shirley from Arizona; along with four stepchildren, Dawn EvansfromChandler,TonyHancockfromTennessee, ShannonBrowningfromGeorgia,andAmberGamble from Pennsylvania; and grandchildren Sarah Bridge, Laura Dobry, William Soderstrom, Adam Hancock, Zachariah Hancock and Caleb Hancock. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren.
He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. A service to honor the life of Robert will be held on the February 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Davenport Cemetery Chapel. Parks Brothers Funeral Service will be handling the services.