Raymond Glatter Sr.

Raymond Joseph Glatter Sr., age 96, of West, passed away Wednesday morning, May 6, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek and Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrants, assisted by Deacon Ronnie Sykora. Military Graveside Rites will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, conducted by the West Veterans Honor Guard.

Raymond was born on September 3, 1929, in Tours, the son of Carl and Emilie (Rauschhuber) Glatter. He was raised in and attended schools in Tours and West. Raymond was united in marriage to Dorothy Herring on April 24, 1954, in West, Texas. Their shared journey was filled with love and laughter until Dorothy's passing on February 12, 2022. His devotion to family was immeasurable, as he took immense joy in gathering his loved ones together to celebrate holidays and special occasions. A proud veteran, Raymond served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged at the rank of Private First Class in 1953. His commitment to service extended into his community, where he was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption and the Knights of Columbus Council #2305, where he was the oldest living member. For 32 years, he worked diligently at General Tire and Rubber Company in Waco, contributing to the manufacturing industry and standing as a proud member of the United Steel Workers Union. Raymond had a passion for woodworking, carpentry, and welding. He found tranquility and joy in the outdoors, often tending to his yard, creating handmade Christmas decorations, and camping at the lake.

Raymond is also preceded in death by his parents; his daughters, Alice Boen and Brenda Glatter; brothers, Johnny and Alois "Al" Glatter; sisters, Olivia Janek and Rita Svacek; granddaughters, Jessica Urban and Tracy Glatter; a grandson, Joshua Zarecor; and a son-in-law, Anthony Urban.

Survivors include his children, Beverly Glatter, Raymond Glatter Jr. and wife Michelle, Mary Urban, Synthie Dulock and husband Dennis, Carl Glatter and wife Laura, and Janet Cammack and husband Mike; a son-in-law, David Boen; 26 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Active pallbearers are his grandsons, Brian Pankonien, Jeremy Pankonien, Stephen Pankonien, Thomas Glatter, Gregory Dulock, Simon Dulock, Carl Glatter Jr., Hayden Glatter, Matthew Glatter, Ashton Rogers, Joshua Robertson, Hadley Cammack, and Hayden Cammack. Honorary pallbearers are his granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Cemetery Association.

The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Providence Hospice for their love and care.