Raymond Ellsworth Drouhard, 88, of Wichita, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in his home
surrounded by loving family after a long battle with brain cancer. He was born Dec. 10, 1935, in
Danville, the son of Leo Drouhard and Velma Simpson.
Raymond graduated from Harper High School in 1954. He attended Wichita State University and
earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Raymond was employed with Boeing Aviation for 40 years. He was an active member of the Church of
the Magdalen.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Shirley (nee Wohlschlegel) and daughter, Ramona
Warren, as well as eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother, Leon A. (Sharon)
Drouhard of Argonia; sister, Corine L. (Larry) Larson of Springfield, Mo.; and numerous nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Washington; son, Luke Drouhard;
grandson, Jesse; parents, Leo F. (Velma L. Simpson) Drouhard; and sisters, Jaunita (Walford) Carlson
and Eleanor M. (Jack) Metzker.
Memorial service will be held at Church of the Magdalen with rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17,
2024. Funeral Mass will be held the following morning, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m.
Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Danville, at a later date.