Age 78 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away unexpectedly at home on May 21, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia; son, Johnny; brother, Fred; sister, Deloris. Survived by children, Tim (Judy), Sandy (Mark) Mertz, Tom (Wendy), Cindy Jo & Suzie McPhillips; grandchildren, Chad (Alicia), Joshua, Dustin, Kaelyn, Victoria, Tommy, Ashley, Brandon, Cassie, Kori Jo & Elizabeth; great-grandsons, Gage, Atreyu & Shawn; brother, Ron (Lonnie); brother-in-law, John Goeman; also other family & friends. Ray was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, May 25th, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th Street E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30-11 AM prior to the service at church. Interment Emanuel Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.