Following his military service, Ray worked for a time at Hormel's. He also was farming the family farm during this time. Later he became a partner in the Everly Plumbing & Heating firm, retiring in 1997.
During his retirement years, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and woodcarving. He was a member of the Pathfinder Woodcarvers in Fremont. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 200 of Fremont, and the American Legion Post 18 of Hooper. Ray was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
On April 23, 1955, Ray was married to Shirley Hilgenkamp. Shirley preceded him in death on January 31, 2008. He was also preceded by 2 daughters, his parents, and a brother.
Survivors: daughter Suzanne and husband Mark Baker of Omaha
son Col. Russell and wife Elizabeth Hula of Eagle River, Alaska
3 grandchildren
1 great grandson
2 sisters Beverly and husband Jerry Martinez of Fremont
Marilyn and husband Tom Walling of Fremont
1 brother Robert and wife Bonnie Hula of Clarksville, Arkansas
special friend Marge Johnson of Fremont
The funeral service will be 10:30 Tuesday (April 9, 2013) at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dan Heuer. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post 18 of Hooper.
Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran School.
Visitation (with closed casket) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Monday from 2 to 8 PM and at the church on Tuesday for an hour before the service.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Terri Meyer
Fremont, NE Monday, April 8, 2013 Suzanne and Family..Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Hold on to your memories as they will get you through this time.Del Hartung
Fremont, NE Monday, April 8, 2013 I didn't know the younger generation but knew Ray & Bob growing up. Out thoughts & prayers are with you at thse troubling time.Kim Henrichson (Geisler)
Omaha, NE Friday, April 5, 2013 Suzanne, Mark, Russ, Liz:Roger and I's thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in your lives. Your father was a very good man and one that I cherish with many happy, fun-filled memories. We hope that you will find peace during the days ahead-
Kris (Gustafson) Farris
, IA Thursday, April 4, 2013 Suzanne and Family, I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peace and God BlessMarilyn Jessen
Fremont, NE Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Mark,Sue Joe and Tanner and FamilySo sorry to hear about your father.
You are all in my prayers.
Take care and God Bless