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KRESS, H. Ray
Of Sacramento, California passed away suddenly of a heart attack on June 21, 2012. Ray was born in Fort Madison, Iowa on June 7, 1951. He is preceded in death by his parents Hazel and William Kress. He is survived by his wife Catherine and his daughter Kyra and stepsons Andrew and James, as well as by Amy and Andy Kress and two grandchildren Micha and Luke and brother Kurt Kress. Ray is a graduate of Iowa Wesleyan College. He began his career as a lighting salesman and became so successful that he later ventured out to form his own business. His business expanded nationwide. He was committed to helping his community become more energy efficient. Ray enjoyed an active lifestyle, as well as socializing with friends. He was known to have a huge heart and helped many people further their careers. He loved tennis and swimming and spent many weekends enjoying these hobbies with his daughter Kyra. The memorial services will be held June 29 at 10:00am, at the Town & Country Lutheran Church at 4049 Marconi Ave. Immediately following will be a reception.
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Denise de Manigold/Wesselmann
June 30, 2012
So Sorry to hear of your loss Cathy No words can express.... May our Lord comfort you in your time of need I asked The Holy Spirit to fill you with comfort... I wish there were not so many miles between us...I will continue to keep you and your daughter in my prayers...... If you could someday (soon) come to Mich I am sure my daughter and Barbs daughters would get along wonderfully with your daughter, and play just liked we did long long long :) time ago.. Love u !!
Fran Forquer Hardin
June 29, 2012
Until Facebook it was graduation the last time I talked to Ray. Sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to Ray's family and friends. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kyra Kress
June 29, 2012
I miss you daddy--you where everything to me!
Tina Cullen O'Toole
June 28, 2012
Sincere condolences to Ray's family. Facebook has become a unique way to reconnect with friends a lifetime ago. And so it was with Ray. So saddened by his sudden departure, so impressed with the treasures he left behind, his family. We are nothing without the love and memories of our families and friends, for Ray it seems he had many. God Bless!
cheryl schade
June 28, 2012
You will be missed. Rest in peace Ray.
Karen Klaassen
June 27, 2012
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ray's passing, and am truly grateful that he did not suffer. I am also grateful to have had his friendship. He was a friend since we were in kindergarten together, even after all these years. That is rare indeed. He was always supportive with a visit, an inspirational message or good joke. Heartfelt condolences to his family and other friends that miss him as I already do.
Jim Mills
June 26, 2012
When I heard the sad news of Ray's passing, I immediately thought the world had lost a real character. I truely enjoyed working with Ray and will always remember his huge smile and easy hardy laugh. Ray was a really good guy, and I will miss him.
Scott Chamlee
June 26, 2012
Ray was my best friend in high school and I'll miss him a lot. Such a great person. While he was his own man he learned a lot from his parents who I also knew. I remember so many good times we had back in the day.
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