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RAMON VON TERSCH Obituary

Ramon "Ray" Von Tersch passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, in Fresno, CA, at the age of 87. Ray was born on August 11, 1929, in Portsmouth, IA, to Hubert and Hilda Von Tersch. He attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE, and married Jeannine, his high school sweetheart in 1949. Ray began working for the F.W. Woolworth Company, a career that lasted 35 years. He retired in 1981, as the company's west coast regional vice president. Ray is survived by his wife, Jeannine, of 68 years; his seven children, Ray Von Tersch, Kathy Augustine, Chris Thompson, Vicki Antonino, Jeannie Hanzlik, Ron Von Tersch, Corinne Dritsas, and their families, which include 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at Our Lady of Victory Church on Friday, May 12, 2017, at 10:30 a.m.

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Published by Fresno Bee on May 11, 2017.

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May 12, 2017

Dear Vicki & family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our prayers during this time of remembering & celebration of a life well lived.
Jon Proctor, Indio,CA

May 11, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Uncle Ray,ever the prankster and life of the party. He showed me great kindness during my time in Syracuse, NY by inviting me down to spend weekends with your family. Love to all, Tom Vaughan

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