Lt. Col. (Ret.) 128th Air Refueling Group, Wisconsin Air National Guard. Monday, January 26, 2004 age 85 years. Beloved husband of Lucille (nee Larson) for 58 years. Loving father of Lynn (Mark) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Kari (fiancé, Josh Morrison) and Ryan. Dear brother of Alice Corrao and Mary Kuszewski. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Justina Kochanski and 5 brothers Al, Frank, Stan, Ed and Paul. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and many friends. Visitation WED. 4-7 PM at PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4419 S. Howell Ave. where Ray was an active member for 35 years. Funeral service at 7 PM followed by military honors. Private entombment Forest Home Cemetery. Ray enlisted in the Army-Air Force and served in World War II and continued his service in the Wisconsin Air National Guard and served during the Korean War and retired in 1976 as a Lt. Colonel. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 414-483-2322