Thomas Edward Rayl passed away on May 21, 2025, due to cardiac complications.

He was born on April 30, 1959, to Charles and Alicia Rayl at Redwood Memorial Hospital, along with his twin brother, Timmy. Tom grew up in Ferndale, attending Ferndale Elementary and Ferndale High School. At the age of 14, he began milking cows for his dad and later bought his own dairy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Rayl; his twin brother, Timmy; and his grandparents, Elevezio and Mary DeCarli, and Clifford and Ethile Rayl. He is survived by his mother, Alicia Rayl, and siblings: Vicky (Joe) Donahue, Sherri (Wayne) Shaw, Kathy Rayl, Karen (Dan) Vann, Lisa (Charlie) Danbom, Randy (Sharlene) Rayl, and Billy (Gina) Rayl; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and special friend Angie Luzzi.

Graveside services were held at St. Bernard’s Cemetery.

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