Of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Shakopee
Died on January 3, 2023 at the age of 93. He is survived by loving wife, Elizabeth (Beth); step-son, Anthony White; step-daughter, Dawn Vorderbruggen Gaetke; five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; brother, Vincent; sisters, Rita LaBash & sister, Esther Pink. Ray was ordained as a Catholic Priest on May 30, 1955 for the Archdiocese of St. Paul. He served the Archdiocese for 22 years as associate pastor in several parishes in the metro area and as pastor of St. Canice in Kilkenny, St. Mary’s in St. Paul, and St. Peter’s in Mendota. Ray worked for the St. Paul Schools for 16 years. He was a Third and Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, a Past Grand Knight of the Father Lucien Galtier Council 4184 of West St. Paul, and a Former District Deputy of District 2.”. Ray was very active in St. Patrick’s Church in Inver Grove, serving several years as chairman of the maintenance committee, two terms as parish trustee, was on the parish council, lector, and was a perpetual adorer. Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon Thursday, January 12th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. E., IGH and can be livestreamed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/2269395003. Visitation 10am-12 Noon prior to Mass at the church. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.