Obit: Kaz, Ray P. #2 (1928 - 2009)
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Surnames: Kaz, Johnson, Kaz-Borgemoen,
Frick
----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield,
Wood County, Wis.) Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Kaz, Ray P. (5 Aug. 1928 - 28 June
2009)
THORP -- With great dignity, Ray P. Kaz passed
away in the predawn hours of Sunday, June 28, 2009, at his home in
Thorp. Through his passing, Ray was surrounded by his loving wife
and children.
He leaves his loving wife of 59 years, Betty; his
children, Peter (Chris) of Owen, Carolynn (Mark) Johnson of Chili,
Susan (David) Kaz-Borgemoen of Schofield, Liz (Ken) Kaz Frick of
Scottsdale, Ariz., Mike (Emilie) of Paradise, Texas, John (Kathy)
of Burnsville, Minn., Kate of Stevens Point and Phil (Robin) of
Stanley; 12 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
Surviving siblings include Richard (Anita) of San
Diego, Calif., and James (Toni) of Thorp.
Ray was preceded in death by his father, Peter;
mother, Caroline; daughter, Candace; and brother,
Art.
Ray was born on Aug. 5, 1928, in the town of
Reseburg and resided in the Thorp and Owen areas the duration of
his life. In addition to dairy farming, Ray was also employed at
the Post Company, Western Condensory, Foremost Dairies and
Wisconsin Dairies.
Ray was a true entrepreneur at heart and began
waste management and landscaping businesses. Born to Lithuanian
immigrants, Ray was passionate about his ethnic
heritage.
From 1979 to 2004, Ray and Betty's second home in
Florida introduced them to many new experiences such as golfing,
carving, fishing and socializing. Ray's other passions included
maintaining his beautifully manicured lawn, watching the history
channel and sharing delightful stories about his self-taught
knowledge regarding history, geography and
politics.
A brief entombment service will be held at
Riverside Cemetery, Withee, at noon Sunday, July 5, followed by
light refreshments and fellowship at Meadowview Country Club in
Owen.
Ministry Home Care Hospice Services provided
exceptional service to Ray and were integral in the family's
ability to care for him at home through the duration of his
illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates your donation to Ministry Home Care Hospice Services.
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