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Raymond Skocaj
PEKIN - Raymond Louis Skocaj, 85, of Pekin passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his home.
He was born in Cleveland, OH, to Joseph and Karolina Mezgec Skocaj on July 4, 1930. He married Amelia Joan Tramte at St. Vitus Catholic Church in Cleveland on April 29, 1950. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2005. Also preceding him in death were his parents; his brother, Joe; and infant son, Raymond.
He is survived by his children, Barbara (Don) Hanck of Huron, OH, Nancy (Greg) Wheeler of Pekin, Joan (Troy) Thomas of Woodstock, IL, and Richard (Lori) Skocaj, Michael Skocaj and Raymond (Shelley) Skocaj, all of Pekin; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Ray was a regional manger for Krogers, where he started working in 1946, and worked until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the Moose and the Knights of Columbus, where he served as Grand Knight from 1988 to 1989 and District Deputy from 1992 to 1993. He also was active in the Wrestling Boosters Club and Junior Achievement. Ray was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where in the past served as a Eucharist Minister and was on the Finance Committee.
A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, June 21, at 10 a.m., with visitation one hour prior at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin. Fr. Michael Andrejek will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School or Church. Abts Mortuary has been entrusted with his arrangements. Online condolences may be made at abtsmortuary.com.
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6 Entries
The world has lost a great man! Ray was the best! RIP my friend and mentor.
Greg Allison
June 20, 2016
I am very sorry for the loss of your Father.Many Prayers of Comfort for entire Family.
Dee Harms
June 20, 2016
Richard and Lori.
I just learned of your dad's
passing Richard. I'm so very sorry. He was a very nice man, as your mom was a very nice lady. Our sympathy from the Squire household.
Miss you all.
Aunt Jo
Jo Squire
June 20, 2016
Todd and I are so sorry for your loss. Ray was Todd's first boss at Kroger back in the early 80s and Todd never forgot him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Todd and Angi McKenna
June 20, 2016
Barb, Nancy, Joan, Richard, Michael, & Raymond
On behalf of the Dodick Family, I extend our condolences on the loss of you Father, Uncle Ray.
My memories immediately go back to the early years when all of you guys would visit us either in Bay City or the good times we had at the cottage in Tawas. Ray like his brother Joe was always so quick witted, humorous, and teasing us as kids. In recent years, I tried to make it a habit to call him on or near his birthday on July 4. Not till then did I realize the wealth of information he held with respect to the past and in particular the family heritage. With his loss also goes the final member of that generation here in the US.
We will all be thinking of all of you over the next few days as you celebrate his life and remember the good times. He will be missed. Rest in peace Uncle Ray !!
Dick Dodick
Dick Dodick
June 20, 2016
Thinking about what to say, a smile breaks across my face. Uncle Ray...I don't think I have one bad memory! You championed a wonderful family, made a difference toward the good in this world, and that legacy lives on in all of those who love you so much. You will be greatly missed!
Kim Tramte-Gillis
June 19, 2016
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