MULKEYTOWN – Raymond Charles Niepert, 90, of Mulkeytown, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at his home.

He was born Sept. 12, 1935, in Granite City to Wilbert and Julia Marie (Veracity) Niepert. He married Ruby Laverne Ross on June 2, 1962, and she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Russell Charles (Devin) Niepert of Steeleville; grandchildren: Julia Marie Niepert, Joanna Brooke Niepert, JordanLynn Leek, Madison (Julian) Marvel and Austin Jeffrey Leek; and great-grandchildren, Alex and Atticus.

Niepert served as a captain with the Illinois State Police in Du Quoin and was a U.S. Army veteran.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and no services will be held.

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