Smith, Raymond Alvin

1918 - 2008  (89 years)    Has no ancestors but one descendant in this family tree.

• Name	Smith, Raymond Alvin
  Born	22 Jul 1918
  Gender	Male
  Died	3 Jun 2008
  Obituary	8 Jun 2008
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Raymond Alvin Smith, 89, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. He was born in Hawkins, WI, on July 22, 1918, to Cecil J. and Anna (Ottinger) Smith. After graduation from New London High School, he worked in the Civilian Conservation Corp. He served in the Army Air Force from September 25, 1940 to 1945 spending 30 months overseas in England. He married Frances Ann Elenich on June 20, 1942, at Mitchell Air Field, Long Island, NY. She preceded him in death on February 14, 2008. Ray was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather He was kind and generous to all. He enjoyed talking with people and sharing a good story and joke. He especially enjoyed his garden and sharing its produce. For many years he worked for O'Neil Supply Co. and later Modern Flooring Co. in New London as well as farming. Survivors include his children: Georgia (Robert) Dobberstein of New London; William (Rosa Jung) Smith of Loretto, MN; Arthur (Cheryl) Smith of Payson, AZ; Kristen (Mark) Peterson of Kenosha, WI; grandchildren: Kenneth (Peo) Smith; Heather Smith (special friend Peter DeShaney and daughter Morgan); Aaron (Jennifer) Dobberstein; Jaimie Smith (fiance Jon Harris); and Lara Peterson; great-grandchildren: Samantha Huot and Brennan Casselman Dobberstein; sisters: Helen Robinson, Irene Evans, and Lila (Fred) Ewig; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Fran; brother, Arden (Lorna) Smith; sisters and their husbands: Della (Claude) Duncan, Marion (Clarence) Young, Mildred (Arthur) Uttendorfer, Margaret (Gordon) Hansen, Lenora Smith, Dorothy (Roger) Des Bois, Irma (Glen) Ehlke; brothers-in-law: Erwin Fuss, Harvey Tonn, Charles Evans and Joseph Robinson. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1513 Pinewood Lane, New London, Rev Paul Feider officiating. Family and friends may gather from 9 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials are established for the New London Public Library, Museum and Historical Society. Always a strong believer in education, and generous to the last, Ray has donated his body to the University of WI medical school.
  Reference Number	3234
  Person ID	I315501	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2018

  
  

  Family	Elenich, Frances Ann,   d. 14 Feb 2008
  Married	20 Jun 1942
  Children	1. Smith, Georgia
  Last Modified	26 Sep 2016
  Family ID	F205616	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart