Raymond T. Franecki Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, age 87 years. Beloved husband and best friend for over 66 years of Patricia (nee Kowalski). Cherished dad of Thomas Franecki (Susan Richard-Danny, Holly, Jenna and Ava), Nancy (Thomas) Schuller and Mary Sue (Randall) Ryskoski. Treasured and adored grandpa of Lauren (Josh), Caitlin (Matt) and Megan (Donnie); Andrea (Doug); Theresa (Fiance Joshua) and Vincent. Loving great-grandpa of Auden and Asher; Traeger and King. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and many lifelong dear friends. Visitation Friday, February 5, 2021 from 10AM – 12 Noon at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3100 W. Parnell Ave. Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon. Please click here to view a livestream of the Funeral Mass. Committal Prayers and Military Honors to follow the Mass at church. Private entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Raymond proudly served his country for nearly 30 years in the U.S. Army both active duty and in the Reserves. He also served his community as a member of the Milwaukee Police Department for over 30 years. Ray was also a longtime, faithful and active member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. He was especially proud of his Polish heritage, even referring to his high school sweetheart and bride Patricia as his "Polish Princess". Ray loved to keep in touch with his friends from church, the police department, military and high school. He counted his blessings every day and cherished every minute he spent with his family. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ray's name may be made to St. Charles Borromeo, The Xaverian Missionary Fathers or to the veteran's charity of your choice. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL 414-282-6080