Glendal Rayfield

Glendal Edward Rayfield, 94, of Bismarck died November 17, 2020 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jean Rayfield, his parents Clyde James Rayfield and Virgie (Newton) Rayfield, three brothers: Willard, Bernell, and Danny Rayfield; two sisters, Geneva Weber and Shirley Ann Henderson.  He is survived by three sons, James Rayfield of Arnold, MO., Dennis Rayfield of Oro Valley, AZ., Douglas and wife Dee Dee Rayfield of Georgetown, TX., one sister, Wanda Jean Croft of Holidaysburg, PA., sister-in-law, Doris Rayfield of Park Hills, MO., and a dear friend, Marcia Palazzolo.

Glendal met Mary Jean in Pebble Beach, California, and on September 26, 1949, they were united in marriage. After retiring from General Motors, Mary Jean and Glen moved to Bismarck where they spent 20 years of their 53 year marriage, on a farm just outside of town.

Glen was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in WW II. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal w/one bronze star, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/one bronze star, the World War II Victory Medal and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Glen was also a member of VFW Post 6947 in Bismarck.

Glen will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation will be at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 5 pm to 8 pm with a VFW Post 6947 memorial service at 7 pm. Visitation will resume at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home Saturday at 9 am until time of the service at 11 am with Rev. Bradford Laubinger assisting for Rev. Matt Sheckles.  Interment will follow at the Bismarck Oddfellows Cemetery with full military honors.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to be directed to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org

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