Ray Gene Van Matre

Ray Gene Van Matre, age 89

October 14, 1936 - July 10, 2026

Ray G. Van Matre, age 89, of Parkersburg, Illinois, passed away at 11:16 PM - Friday, July 10, 2026, at Haven on the River in Grayville, Illinois.

A funeral service celebrating Ray’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. The burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery south of Noble, Illinois, with military rites. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service. In loving memory of Ray, memorials may be made to the family. The obituary may be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.