Passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 at his home, age 81 years. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Becker) for 55 years. Loving father of Ray (Kris), Brian, Kevin (Connie) and Bruce (Lisa). Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Jessica, Nick, Jacqueline, Brittany, Felicia Anna and great-grandson Nolan. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thur Jan. 5th 2012 4-8 PM. Funeral Services Friday at 9:30 AM Interment and military honors Forest Home Cemetery. Ray enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War and a retiree of Louis-Allis.