Ronald Eugene Raines, 68, of Imperial died May 22, 2020, at his home. Mr. Raines retired from Chrysler Corp. as an electrician and was a member of the United Auto Workers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Missouri Air National Guard as a Master Sergeant. He was a member of the U.S. Navy League St. Louis Council, STL Mini Club, League of Extraordinary MINIacs, Mini Breakfast Club of St Louis and a lifetime member of the Arnold VFW, as well as a volunteer with the Antonia Elementary Rock and Mineral Club. He was imaginative and generous, and he loved hiking, playing guitar and most of all, spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. Born July 4, 1951, in Peoria, Ill., he was the son of the late Myrtle (French) and Richard K. Raines Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years: Debra (Rice) Raines of Imperial; a son: Lt. Tim Raines USN (Ret.) of Eureka; a daughter: Kelly (Rocco) Tarpeo of Barnhart; four grandchildren: Carter and Colin Raines and Antonio and Dominic Tarpeo; and two sisters: Barbara Vicker and Tina (Cronan) McCarthy.
He was preceded in death by a brother: Richard (Dottie) Raines Jr.; and a sister: Carol Ann (Don) Brown.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial with military honors will be in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Memorials may be made to Crossroads Hospice or the Navy League St. Louis Council. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home in south St. Louis County.