Ray Wayne Libersky, 82

Ray Wayne Libersky, 82, of Lyle, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, at his home of cancer.

He was born Feb. 10, 1920, to Joseph and Luella (Halverson) Libersky in St. Ansgar, Iowa. He grew up in St. Ansgar, Iowa and attended schools in Lyle.

He served four years in the U.S. Army, fighting in Africa and Italy during World War II.

On Sept. 1, 1945, he married Evelyn Ruiter in Nashua, Iowa.

Ray worked in the sausage department at Hormel for 35 years, retiring in 1980.

Ray and Evelyn enjoyed organic flower and vegetable gardening at their home in Lyle.

Survivors include wife, Evelyn, Lyle; son, Larry (Dee), Magdalena, N.M.; one grandson; two step-grandchildren.

Visitation: One hour before the service on Monday.

Service: 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19, 2002, at the funeral home.

Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.