Raymond Edward Stoner

Raymond Edward “Ray” Stoner, 91, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on August 10, 2025, at Banner Wyoming Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Ray was born in Riverton, Wyoming, to Edward and Neva Stoner on May 10, 1934. He attended Riverton High School graduating in 1953. He was supposed to play basketball at Casper College; however he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served in the Korean War. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1956, worked at Wortham Machinery as a mechanic for a short time, then went to work for Great Lakes Carbon, where he was employed for twenty-five years as the plant manager. He enjoyed gambling a little, going with Joan to chariot races, driving his children all over for their many activities, and of course drinking Coors Banquet, as there is a “pork chop in every can.” He was a lifetime member of the VFW (Veteran of Foreign Wars).

On October 16, 1958, he married the love of his life, Joan Spethman. Together they had five wonderful children, Joyce, Tom, Connie, Pat, and Joseph-“Hoe.” He then became a Grandpa to six terrific grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He spent many years traveling all over watching them rodeo and play other sports. He was always willing to load up in their motorhome and travel to a rodeo, or gambling in Deadwood. He even made a few trips to Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo, and to Wendover, NV on the “gambling plane.”

He is survived by his wife of almost sixty-seven years, Joan, of Casper and their dog Reno; his children, Joyce; Connie (Tom) Meiers; Pat (Kristin) Stoner; and Hoe; his grandchildren Bruce Stoner, Amy Custis, RayTom and JW Meiers, and Kobe and Kade Stoner; and his great grandchildren Dante’ and Aleyna Stoner, all of Casper. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Tom, his parents Edward and Neva Stoner, and his sister Arlene Addison.

Funeral services will be held at Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home on August 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Per his wishes, he is being cremated so burial will be at a later date. There will be a reception following the service at the Mills Community Center, 401 Wasatch.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Veteran’s Administration (VA).