An amazing and loving husband, father, papa and grandpa who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was born October 19, 1943 in Fremont, Nebraska to Howard and Norma Clapper. He graduated from Fremont High School and lived in the Fremont area his entire life. He started employment at Buckridge Plumbing and Heating in Fremont, where he later became partner and sole owner of the business. He had recently retired.
Ray married Marilyn Schneider on May 9, 1965 and they were blessed with three children.
He was a lifelong member of First Christian Church and served as Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, Elder and Chairman of the Board. Ray loved the outdoors and enjoyed running, fishing, hunting, boating and skiing. He loved watching Nascar races and was an avid Husker fan. He enjoyed traveling with family and friends. He was happiest when surrounded by his family. His fondest memories were spending time with his family at the lake or vacationing in Cabo San Lucas.
Ray is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of 56 years. He is also survived by children: Dennis (Lisa) Clapper of Minden, Julie (Michael) Wilson of Lincoln, and Tom (Melissa) Clapper of Arlington. Seven grandchildren: Kaelyse (Zach) Adler of Kearney, Samantha Clapper, Connor Wilson, Jeffrey Wilson and Kylee Wilson of Lincoln, and Colby Clapper and Cassidy Clapper of Arlington. One great granddaughter, Carter Adler of Kearney. Brothers: Eugene (Barb) Clapper, Fremont, Melvin Clapper, Sweetwater, Texas. Sisters: Adaphine (Jim) Robinson, Charlotte (Jack) Bussey of Fremont, Eileen Bradbury of Lincoln, and many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Earl Clapper.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, April 15th at Stonebridge Christian Church (1041 North Nye), Fremont, with Pastor Mike Geiler officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 14th from 4pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont with family present from 6pm to 8pm. Memorials may be directed to family for further designation or to donor's favorite charity.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Justin & Tracey , Trisan and Raven Mosher
Council Bluffs, IA Saturday, April 9, 2022 So sorry for your loss! Thought and prayers sent to Marilyn and the kids! Ray was amazing with Tristan and Raven he will be missed! Thanks for all invites to the lake and the holidays we spent together. The Mosher's offer our condenses.Conner Jugler
Fremont, NE Friday, April 8, 2022 You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Ray is one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He may have been one of the toughest mentors but he was the best mentor! Ray always put others before himself. I will forever remember his contagious laugh and his jokes. So glad I had the pleasure of working for you, Ray!Richard & Terrie Montford
Gilbert, AZ Friday, April 8, 2022 Our deepest condolences to all of Raymond's family. Praying that all the great memories of Raymond as Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Great-Grandpa, Brother and Uncle will lend comfort and strength. We will miss you Uncle Raymond!Paul Parkert
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 5, 2022 To Ray’s family, I want to send my sincere condolences on Ray’s passing. I coordinated Buckridge insurance for many many years and I always (?) enjoyed seeing Ray show up so we could sit and talk. He had a great sense of humor and insight.Paul Parkert
Georgia Eckert
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Barb and family. I am so sorry to read of the passing of Ray! May you feel God's arms embracing you as you grieve your loss and support each other in this journey to peace in your hearts.