Raymond L. Duff, 84, of Kewanee, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born October 26, 1941, to Lawrence and Truilly (VanWoestine) Duff in Kewanee. He married the love of his life, Delores Carlson on December 4, 1960, at First United Methodist Church in Kewanee, she survives.

Raymond is survived by daughter, Julie Duff of Christiana, TN; grandchildren, Laura (Wesley) Johnson of Vancouver, WA, and Taylor B. (Brittany) Sanders of Erlanger, KY; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Bryce Johnson; sister, Delores Grubaugh of FL; sister-in-law, Dorothy Duff of Henderson, IL; special nephew, Randy Thompson of Billings, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Duff; brother, Richard Duff.

Raymond graduated from Kewanee High School in 1959. He was a life-long farmer who enjoyed frequently attending farm auction sales and was a member of the Bureau County Farm Bureau. He and his wife also owned several rental properties. Raymond was considered a jack of all trades and did as much as he could for as long as he could. He loved taking care of his wife and was her knight-in-shining-armor. He also enjoyed going fishing in Prairie du Chien, WI and often took his daughter, Julie, with him when she was younger.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Pleasant View Cemetery. Pastor Haley Hausman will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. Please leave an online condolence for Raymond’s family at www.golnickschuenemanfh.com.