Age 93 formerly of Inver Grove Heights
World War II Veteran.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 13, 2019. Preceded in death by son, John; 2 sisters; one brother. Survived by loving wife of 71 years, Betty; daughters, Sue (Larry) Haugesag & Sherry (Steve) Rechtzigel; son, Steve (Janet); 7 grandchildren, Jesse Haugesag (Val), Lindsey (Bud) Powell, Lisa (Travis) Larson, Bethany (Will) Creech, Tyler (Dani) Rechtzigel, Heidi (James) Staples, Amy (David) Ladd, and step-grandchildren Sherry Osterman (Bob) and Sebastian Haberoth. 8 great-grandchildren; Sophie, Chase, Preston, Lucy, Nora, Wendy, Grace, and Kate. Ray lived every one of his 93 years to the fullest. He spent nearly his entire work career as General Manager of Wally McCarthy’s Olds. He and Betty loved to travel and his love of cars is well known. Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday, May 16th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Private family interment Old Salem Historical Church Cemetery, Inver Grove Heights.