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Raymond Piotrowski Obituary
Mr. Piotrowski was born June 17, 1920 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and was stationed in Pearl Harbor during World War II. He then served as a Drill Sergeant in Parris Island, SC where he met and married Cpl Margaret Ginn in 1945 and remained married until her death in May of 2012.
In 1946, Mr. Piotrowski was signed to play professional football for the Green Bay Packers under Coach Curly Lambeau. He played football for three years and worked as a Firefighter during the off-season for the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Ray and family moved to Athens in 1954 where he was a mason and a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen. In 1986, at a ceremony in Washington, D.C, he was awarded first place for outstanding brick craftsmanship for a project off West Lake Drive in Athens.
He is survived by his three sons and their spouses, Terry and Phyllis, Scott and Sandy, and Gary and Nancy. His four grandchildren are Derek, Jeff and wife Daye, Chase and Elise Piotrowski. Great grandchildren are Willow and Orson Piotrowski, nephew, Richard Piotrowski and great nephew, Joe Piotrowski.
The family will receive friends for viewing and respects at Bernstein Funeral Home in Athens Saturday, December 8th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm with Pastor, Tim Vaughn.
Interment will follow the service at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Piotrowski
December 10, 2012
Michael E.Queen
Will miss you uncle Ray deeply, I know Aunt Peggy met you at the gates of heaven. Miss you both.
Marilyn Queen
December 9, 2012
Terry, Scott, and Gary so sorry to hear about Uncle Ray he was quite a character! We never visited much, but were well aware of him thru Mom(Aunt Mary). Just know Dad, A Peggy and U ray are having a ball telling stories to each other. Marilyn Queen(Meredith)
December 9, 2012
Scotty, Gary and Terry, sending our condolences and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad must have been a wonderful fellow. I read his obituary and he led quite an interesting life and a full life. How lucky you were to have him for so long. Love to you all! Linda and Henry Ward
December 7, 2012
Terry, Scotty, Gary, Richard and Joe, so sad to hear about Uncle Ray but then knowing that he will no longer be in pain is a blessing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Hugs and kisses to you all.
Pat and Ken Herring ( Grand Prairie, Texas)
Charles/Linda White
December 7, 2012
Terry and family, our prayers and care from the Lord for all of you, blessings, Charles and Linda White (Whitehead )
Bobby & Karen
December 7, 2012
Scotty,Sandy and Family
Our Condolences to each one of you, during this time of Sorrow. I know he will be greatly missed by all.
Cheryl and Greg Broussard
December 7, 2012
Scott and the Piotrowski Family we know the Lord is with you and your Dad and we are with you in thoughts and prayers.
December 7, 2012
Terry, Scotty & Gary, I was so sorry to hear about Ray's passing. I know he had been in bad health. So many warm & loving memories of our childhood and our families spending time together. Ray was always so much fun. I can remember when Scotty would let all the "little" kids come over & watch Ray's old football movies, (for a small fee, of course) Love to all. Blair Hancock
Bernstein Funeral Home
December 7, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
December 7, 2012
Piotrowski family,
Fred and I wish to express our sincere condolences. We hope that your fond memories will help you cope with your loss during this holiday season. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. DeMaris and Fred Gurley
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