Lt. Raymond Clarence Rexroat
December 19, 1946 — October 06, 2023
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Raymond Clarence Rexroat
of Des Moines, Iowa
Lieutenant Ray Rexroat, age 76, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born the son of Olive and Harold Rexroat, Sr., on December 19, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa.
Ray was very proud of his military service. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Ray was Lieutenant with the Des Moines Police Department for 41 years, where he faithfully dedicated his life to the safety and wellness of his community. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, traveling, repairing guns, and was on the Des Moines Police Pistol Team.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Linda Rexroat, brother Rick (Connie) Rexroat, and niece Breanna Rexroat.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Wayne Rexroat, Jr.
Memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Private burial will be held at a later date at Lincoln Cemetery in Alleman.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Des Moines Police Burial Association in Ray’s memory.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dave Brown
10/13/2023
As a young police officer back in 1974, Ray proved to be an excellent role model. He took great pride in his profession and represented the profession of police officer to the highest degree.
Through his entire career, in every facet he worked, he gave more than 100%.
His family can be proud of the way he served his country and our community.
He was a terrific guy to know and to have as a friend.
Jan Olson White
10/12/2023
Linda , so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in this difficult time!
jane smith
10/12/2023
I feel so sorry for holly and jennifer, hes actual biological daughters. how the rexroat boys allow them to destroy their families and the leave their own children out. I am sorry that ray is gone may he rest in peace.
David Murillo
10/12/2023
I served with Ray for many years at DMPD. Great police officer and even better person. RIP Sir.
gloria sudbrock
10/12/2023
many school kids remember your presence-rest peacefully~~~
Julie Sanders
10/11/2023
As Uncle Ray's other niece I would like to say on behalf of myself, his great niece Amanda, her husband Addam and his great great nieces and nephew Kylie, Sophie and Kash, that we are all saddened to hear about our Uncles passing. We wish him well on his journey and, I personally, envy him a bit for getting to now spend time with grandpa, grandma and my dad again visiting, sharing and laughing together. I know that one day we will all be together again and I look forward to the time we will all spend sharing around the table, discussing serious topics as well as funny ones and laughing together like we all did while growing up with my cousins, Uncle Ray's daughters, Jennifer and Holly but then we will also get to be with his grandson Sean and my grandkiddos too like a big happy family together...what times those will be...my idea of heaven along with all of our pets running around playing and sitting near by for us all to enjoy. Safe travels Uncle Ray, may you rest in peace.
Laura Coons
10/11/2023
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Rexroat. I did not personally know the LT but would like to express my thankfulness for his bravery and service to the Des Moines community and for his service to our country. You are a hero indeed and I am confident you heard the words well done from our Savior when you met Him in Heaven.