Raymond Neis

Raymond Joseph Neis, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 16, 2023. He was born February 12, 1944 in Osage, IA to Christina (Pappas) and Raymond J. Neis SR. His mom always said when he was born that an airplane was flying overhead.

Ray lived in a number of small towns in Iowa when growing up, usually on farms. When he was 13 his family moved to Wykoff, MN. Don't blink when you drive through or you will miss it! During his school years there, he was a great basketball player and was very proud of this. He always said he wasn't too crazy about school.

When Ray was 18, he married Margaret Conlan. They had 4 children: Rochelle, Michael, Ray and Jennifer. They later divorced.

To say the least, Ray was a workaholic and did not like to sit still. He always said, "What should I do today?" He worked on farms, worked for a dairy, and he delivered products to schools, businesses and homes. He was quite happy to become a Realtor and has helped many people find great homes. He had a bucket load of patience and was never pushy. He has been in real estate for 45+ years. His wife Cyndee joined him in real estate for the last 23 years. They made a good team!

When real estate was at a low ebb, he decided to drive school bus for special ed kids and loved doing it. He was very kind to all of the kids and they loved him.

Ray and Cyndee married in 2004 in an absolutely beautiful wedding. They waited to get married as Cyndee had had a stroke and wanted to make sure she wouldn't be a burden. It was one of the most wonderful days in their life.

Ray was such a good, kind man to everyone and he will always be remembered that way!

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son Ray; his sister Janet; his brother Eugene; and pups Maxx, Haylee and Emmalyn.

He is survived by his wife, Cyndee Parker-Neis and Sarah Parker who considers Ray her Papa for the last 20+ years; his children Rochelle (Mark), Michael (Chris), Jennifer (Matthew); his brother Ron (Lala), brother Robert (Lois), sister Maridean (Marv) and his wonderful sister Rosemary (whom Ray took care of his entire life); grandchildren Nick (Melissa) and Andrew; and his sweet dogs Jaxi and Lainey Rae; and many nieces and nephews.

Ray will always be remembered as the sweetest man ever. He will be sorely missed.