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Raymond A. Lux found peace with our Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the age of 93. He was born on November 7, 1915 to Anton and Mary (Mathe) Lux the second oldest of eleven children, two of whom survive him: Helen (Mickey) Getchel and Rosemary Krause.

Ray married Yvonne Bracy on October 18, 1941 in Oshkosh. Together they raised five children who all survive: Lewis (Jody), Raymond (Sue), Susan (John) Kreibich, Daniel, and Lori (Jim) Bednarek. His wife Yvonne died in 1985.

In 1995, at the age of 79, Ray married Rose Ellen Widzinski. She died in 2002. Her children, Tom (Yvonne) Widzinski and Sally Widzinski survive. Further surviving Ray is: 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and many caring nieces and nephews.

Ray enlisted in the US Navy and served during WWII. He was one of four brothers who served during WWII. A welder by trade, he owned his own welding business in Fisk and Waukau prior to his retirement. When his children were involved in 4-H, he served as a leader. He was an active member of the Utica Fire Department when he lived in Fisk. When he retired, he volunteered in several capacities at the Oshkosh Seniors Center (OSC). It was through his volunteering there that he met his second wife Rose. He was a lifetime member of the Friends of OSC and he made and donated all the stained glass pieces "Together to the Future" given to donors who contributed to the building of the main new facility. He also enjoyed being involved in the Senior Olympics and Lapidary classes at the OSC. He designed and built a replica of the main facility of wood - it remains at the OSC. He was a 50+ year member of the Catholic Knights.

Ray loved to hunt and fish and continued to deer hunt into his late 80's. He designed and constructed stained glass items, built many doll- houses, and created jewelry from stones he picked up when he and his first wife Yvonne wintered in New Mexico. He didn't know what being idle meant. In his later years, he cherished living in Riverwatch Apartments on the Fox River where he could watch boaters and fishermen, tend to his small garden and work in his garage. Winter months found him working on puzzles, watching geese and ducks on the river, and visiting with Dick, Ray, Harley, Dorothy and Gladys. The adventures of Ray and Ray will long be remembered.

With the help of several agencies, Ray was able to remain in his home and it was only recently that he needed more care and chose to live at Bethel Home, where his wife Rose had also received wonderful care. The staff of Bethel Home embraced him and made his last year comfortable and happy. He looked forward to what each new day could bring and this served as an inspiration to many.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ray at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 6, 2009 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 830 South Westhaven Drive. A time for sharing support and memories will be held at the church on Monday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to Bethel Home or St. Raphael Catholic Church.

Ray's family wishes to thank Winnebago County Human Services and Bethel Home along with several agencies and St. Raphael Catholic Church (Gladys and Sr. Margrit), for allowing our Dad to maintain his dignity and continue to live the life that he desired. The family thanks the staff of 2N at Aurora Medical Center and Aurora Hospice for the fine care provided him in the last days of his life.

Seefeld Funeral and

Cremation Services

(920) 236-7750

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