Brouillard, Raymond J.

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• Occupation: Bef 28 Mar 2003; Fireman
• Obituary: 30 Mar 2003; Appleton Post Crescent

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Occupation:
Fireman

Obituary:
Brouillard, Raymond J. “Ray”Of Appleton, age 64, died at home on Friday, March 28, 2003, following a c ourageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 23, 1938 to Isado re and Isabel (Pompa) Brouillard. On February 11, 1961 he married Shirl ey West.Prior to retirement, he was the coordinator of boiler operations at Lawren ce University for 25 years. Ray was a big outdoorsman who loved to go fish ing and hunting with his sons. He also enjoyed spending time up nort h. In his spare time, he was a beekeeper and sold his honey at the farmer ’s market. His grandkids were all very special to him, and they will all m iss him dearly.He is survived by his wife, Shirley; three sons and a daughter, Russelle ( Denise) Brouillard, Menasha and their children: Ashley and Matthew Brouill ard; Robert (Terri) Brouillard, Shiocton and their children: Patrick and W esley Brouillard; Thomas (Mary) Brouillard, Hortonville, and their childre n: Ericka Steward, Buck, Brooke and Ben Brouillard; Pamela (Chip) Wilda, H ortonville and their children: Emily and Seth Wilda; brother and sister s: Harry (special friend Sharon) Brouillard, Florida; Rosemary Voeltz, App leton and Marie (Jim) Filen, Appleton. He is further survived by many niec es, nephews, other relatives and friends, including his lifelong friend, C arl Robl.He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Ronald, a brother and sist er-in-law, Jerome and Delores and a brother-in-law, Wayland Voeltz.The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 20 03 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 500 W. Marquette St., with Father Don Zu leger officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until t he time of the mass.In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund is being establi shed.The family would also like to thank Mary Gruenzel of Theda Care for her wo nderful care of Ray. Also, a special thank you to Father Don, a special fr iend who was always there for him, and the other “Father Don” Brouillard f or bringing communion.Surely Jesus loved fishermen for He chose them for His own. To be with H im and learn from Him and someday share His home. It must have been the ir trust in God and patience He found rare, That keeps them very near H is heart and ever in His care.—Anne Kujawa
Valley Funeral Home2211 N. Richmond St.Appleton 733-5435

Raymond married West, Shirley A. (daughter of West, Peter J. and Ebelt, Helen Amelia Martha) [Group Sheet]

Russelle married Rowe, Denise [Group Sheet]

Robert married Scheid, Terri [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Stewart, Loralie [Group Sheet]

Pamela married Wilda, Querin Frederic "Chip" II [Group Sheet]