Clifford Raymond Rifenbark

CLIFFORD RAYMOND RIFENBARK 87, of Roseburg, Oregon passed away Friday, March 9, 2018. He was born March 17, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa to Clarence Seward Rifenbark and Helen Marie Henderson. Ray graduated from Central High in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ray received a Purple Heart and was honorably discharged as a Pfc. He attended and graduated from the University of South Dakota, University of Nebraska and the U of O with a Masters. Ray met and married his first wife Patsy Lauer in 1954.  Ray worked as a teacher, councilor, Vice Principal and Principal.  He retired after 30 years in 1988. He worked at Hawarden Grade School from 1955-1962, McKenzie High School from 1962-1967, Roseburg High School from 1968-1977, Joseph Lane Jr. High School from 1977-1978, Eastwood Elementary School from 1978-1984 and Green Elementary School from 1984-1988. Ray was a member of the Roseburg Elks Lodge. He married his second wife Patti in June of 1999. Survivors include his wife Patti Rifenbark; daughter Sue Rifenbark; son Scott Rifenbark with wife Nancy; grandchildren Kristi, Charlie, Joey, Marlo O’Connor and her husband Thomas, and Michael Rifenbark; great grandchildren Emma Cole and Gracie O’Connor. Ray was preceded in death by his first wife Patsy Rifenbark; son Steven Rifenbark and a grandson Michael Rifenbark. A memorial service for Ray will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Redeemer’s Fellowship. Pastor Steve Walker will officiate. Private cremation rites have been held. Private internment was held within the grounds of Roseburg Memorial Gardens. At the family’s request, contributions may be made in Ray’s memory to Saving Grace Adoption Center or Amedisys Hospice. The family would like to thank Ray’s nurse Ruthie Greer. Please visit www.wilsonschapeloftherosesfh.com to leave the family fond memories and condolences.
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