Gordon Ray Willecke

?Gordon Ray Willecke, 87, died at home on May 5, 2017. Ray was born in Pocatello, Idaho on November 6, 1929 to Paul H. and Ella Willecke. Ray grew up and went to school in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School and Idaho State University with a degree in Pharmacy.

He served in the army from 1951 to 1953 in Korea. Following the Korean War, Ray moved to the Twin Falls area where he worked in various pharmacies until retiring in 1994 from Sav-on Drugstore.

Ray never married, and was close with his family. He is survived by his brother, Dick (Shirley) of Puyallup WA and sister, Gayle (Nick) Pool of Pocatello ID, along with several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Paul Jr., and sister, Winona Eiman.

A memorial service will be held at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls, Idaho on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made to the charity of your choice.