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“I am a friend of Faye Radtke. Your family will be in my prayers for comfort and peace.
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Carole Martin - Greenfield, WI
“Thinking of you Sue and praying that God will send you and your family peace during this difficult time. Loving memories live forever in the heart...Read More »
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2 of 8 | Posted by: Peter Mayr - New Holstein, WI
“I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Ray was a very special guy. My prayers will be for you and your family to be able to continue on with your...Read More »
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Jan Fredrickson - Merrill, WI
“Sue, Patty, Dave, Dennis and families, I was sorry to hear that Ray had passed away. I remember the times our families would get together when we...Read More »
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Sandy Schoenfuss - Chetek, WI
“My heart is with you and your family during this difficult time. I will be praying that peace will surround all of you. I'm thankful I was able to...Read More »
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5 of 8 | Posted by: Jill Lisowski - Surprise, AZ
“There are so many sweet memories we can recall with Ray and his family. Ray was not only our brother-in-law but most important; our friend. He was...Read More »
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6 of 8 | Posted by: Lynn and Ric Lisowski - WI
“Sue: So sorry to hear about Ray--he truly was a very caring man and always did his best at everything he attempted to do! We had some good times...Read More »
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Karen Rajek - Merrill, WI
“Sue, my heart goes out to you and your entire family. God bless you all and in the coming days may your cherished memories of Ray bring you comfort. ...Read More »
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Jean Balthazor - Kaukauna, WI
Ray D. Guenther, 65, Merrill, died Sunday, July 8, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander, WI. He was born in Marshfield on September 24, 1946, to the late Harold and Erma (Kline) Guenther. Ray married Susan "Sue" Radtke on September 6, 1969, in West Allis, WI. For 42 years, Ray worked as a Pipefitter, and was a member of the local #434 union. In his free time he liked to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren, together they would go fishing, and spend time at the lake. He always attended his children's and grandchildren's sporting events. Ray enjoyed helping others especially his family. He always liked the color changes of the leaves in the fall. Ray also liked to go camping, watch his favorite team, the Milwaukee Brewers and on occasion sit down and watch his favorite actor, John Wayne. Ray was also an animal lover, he had a hobby farm for a number of years, cats and horses were some of his favorite animals. Ray loved his country and had the honor of serving in the U.S. Army. He was also a member of Bible Presbyterian Church, Merrill, and enjoyed singing. Ray will be sadly missed by his wife, Sue; two daughters, Thalia "T.J." (Thomas) Radey, Green Bay, WI, and Julie (Russ) Mellinger,; two sons, John (Staci) Guenther, and Tom Guenther, all of Merrill; nine grandchildren, Amber and Cassie McAllister, Coty, Philip and Savannah Guenther, Gavin and Matthias Guenther, and, Colton and Dani Mellinger; one sister, Patty (Michael) Rice; two brothers, Dennis (Cindy) Guenther, and Dave (Kerry) Guenther; and many nieces and nephews, mother-in-law: Faye Radtke. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Mary Beth Guenther. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Thursday July 12, 2012, at Bible Presbyterian Church, Merrill. Reverend Robert Smallman will officiate. The family will receive guests from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Bible Presbyterian Church, Merrill, and again at the church on Thursday from 9:30 until the time of service. Burial will take place at Merrill Memorial Park. Online condolences can be made at www.waidfuneral.com.
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