Raymond S. Lauderdale, 67, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics while recovering from a recent sudden heart surgery. A Celebration of Life will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Inurnment will be in Czech National Cemetery Columbarium. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Wednesday at Brosh Chapel.

Raymond was born September 1, 1950 in New Hampton, the son of Francis and Viola (Gevock) Lauderdale. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Regis High School, class of 1968. He served in the United States Air Force. Ray enjoyed traveling, collecting antiques, painting in recent times, and most of all spending time with his loving family and friends.

Ray is survived by his beloved dog, Snickers; his brothers Frank (Mary) Lauderdale and Mike (Kellie) Lauderdale both of Cedar Rapids; as well as his nieces and nephews Chris (Mindy) Lauderdale, Cara (Dave) Eberle, Jordan Lauderdale and Taylor Lauderdale; his great nieces and nephews Kimberly, David, Dalton, Xander and Grace; and a special friend Jackie Pollock.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his partner of 34 years Dan Zear, who died October 24, 2011.

Memorials may be directed to Critter Crusaders in his name.