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Raymond Hovey Obituary
Raymond Lewis Hovey "Ray", 70, Little Chute, passed away at Cherry Meadow Hospice on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on August 4, 1943, to Raymond Lewis Hovey Sr. & Gertrude (Pelz) Hovey in Portage, WI.
Ray attended the Chicago School of Drafting & Tool Design. He held many supervising positions throughout his career.
Ray built furniture and enjoyed spending his time creating other woodworking projects. He collected coins, built various models. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and gardening with his wife.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Reinke Hovey; stepchildren, Christy (Eric) Senf, Oakdale, MN, and Michael Brochtrup, Appleton; step-grandchildren, Elizabeth Bossert, Denver, CO, Lucy Bossert, St. Paul, MN, Edan Senf, Oakdale, MN, Rayne Senf, Oakdale, MN, Vanessa (Bryon) Schaller, Brown Deer, WI, and their daughter, Bella, Olivia (Justin) Gohschalk, Appleton, and their son, Eli, Grace Brochtrup, Denver, CO, Aubrie Brochtrup, Appleton; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Pat) Reinke, New Berlin, WI, Jim (Barb) Reinke, Kaukauna, John (Barb) Reinke, West Bend, WI, Don & Tom Reinke, Kaukauna, Michael Reinke, Clintonville, WI; sisters-in-law, Sheila Wilquet, North Carolina, and Cherryl Ehle, Lynchburg, VA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Howard Hovey; sister-in-law, Roberta Vanden Eng; and stepson, William Brochtrup.
Per Ray's request, there will be a service at a later date. Newcomer Funeral Home, Green Bay, is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Hovey
February 25, 2015
Diplease know we are sorry about Rays passing. and know you are in our thoughts always.
Mary Beth Bossert
March 3, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss and will hold you close in my thoughts.
Mary Johnson
March 3, 2014
Dear Christy,
I am so sorry to hear of your step-dad's passing. You and your family will be in my prayers that you will all know God's comfort at this time.
Sincerely,
Mary Johnson
Greg Bossert
March 2, 2014
I have very fond memories of Ray. My favorite is that he would call himself a Jackpine Savage when he would be at the cabin. His easy going way he approached life and his acceptace of all will be always my memory of him. My deepest symathy to all family members both near and far.
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Sandy Hughes
March 1, 2014
So very sorry for your loss Aunt Diane. You are in my prayers. Love you, Sandy
michelle froehlich
March 1, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss Aunt Diane!!Ray was always very special to me!
Love you lots!! Shelly
Sheila Wilquet
March 1, 2014
Hi Diane, my heart goes out to you! I wish I would have known Ray was so ill! It is difficult to lose someone who is such an intregal part of your life...but, I KNOW you have lot's of memories...those will sustain you and keep him close to your heart! Love you, Sis! Sheila
CHERRYL EHLE
March 1, 2014
Diane, so sorry to hear about Ray! Am sorry I couldn't be there for you and hope you are doing okay. I will call you and see how you are doing! Love, you Sis, Cherryl.
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