Raymond "Squeek" John Faist

Raymond John Faist "Squeek", 95, of Longmont, Colorado and formerly of Oelwein, Iowa died peacefully Sunday, May 23, 2021, at his daughter's home after a full life.

Celebration of Life: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Oelwein with Pastor Dave Byrd officiating. This would have been Raymond's 96th birthday.

Visitation: 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the church.

Inurnment: Woodlawn Cemetery in Oelwein.

Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein is assisting the family.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, social distancing and masks are suggested at the visitation and service.

Raymond was born June 22, 1925, in Sumner, Iowa. In 1946, Raymond married Shirley Fleming in Oelwein. He worked for OCCO Feed in Oelwein for 30 years, before moving to Longmont and working for North American Electronics for 10 years. Upon retirement Raymond and Shirley returned to Oelwein and Ray drove for Larry Hurd Trucking until 2005. Raymond often said, "I was born with a steering wheel in my hand". He genuinely loved his Gold Wing motorcycle; he was often seen riding it around Oelwein with his friend Lawrence Hurd.

Raymond is survived his son: Dennis Faist and wife Peggy of Aurelia; daughter: Jeanette Jacques and husband Steve of Longmont, Colorado, daughter: Wendy Troupe of Cedar Rapids; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Shirley; two young infant children; son in law: Robert Troupe; parents: Carl and Lydia Faist; brother: Walter Faist; and sisters: Elsie and Rosie.

We will meet you on the Highway to Heaven when our time comes, until then rest in the hands of Jesus.