Vander Perren, Ray R.

Ray R. Vander Perren, 54, Green Bay, died Monday, November 16, 2015. He was born on February 26, 1961, in Green Bay to Buck and Mary (Stathas) Vander Perren.

Ray attended West De Pere High School. From 1981 to 1985 he served in the U.S. Army with the military police overseas in Germany. Ray was a member of Disabled American Veterans. He married Catherine Boatman in 1990 in Green Bay. In 1991 Ray founded Ray R. Vander Perren and Associates. He had a love of dogs and took in many strays over the years.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Vander Perren; his mother, Mary Vander Perren; two brothers, Charles Vander Perren, Gary Vander Perren; sister, Mary (Curt) Pautz; nieces and nephews, Karissa (Robert) Mathias, Nicole (Michael) Viotto, David (Holly) Pautz, Rebecca Vander Perren, Amanda (Daniel) Ajango, Dawn (Chris) Rentmeester, Natalie Juline, Heather (Lucas) Phillips, and Mark Boatman Jr.; special family members, William (Jessica) Gould and Ronald (Samantha) Zittlow; and a special tribute to his mentor, Richard Jirschele.

Ray was preceded in death by his grandparents; and his father, Buck Vander Perren and Betty Ausloos.

Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday. The Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home, concluding with Military Honors. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Ray Vander Perren

41 Entries

November 13, 2023

i will going to Aruba and will be having a toast to my Bunker Bar buddy.i always return to the bunker and have a beer and a memory of Ray.

james mcandrew

November 13, 2022

i will going back to aruba and will have a prayer and a drink at the bunker bar in honor of ray.

james mcandrew

November 13, 2021

in aruba i never go to the bunker bar without saying a prayer for ray.we miss him! R I P ,xe

james mcandrew

November 13, 2020

I met Ray in Aruba at the Bunker Bar.He was someone I looked forward to seeing every year.For those who knew him no explanation is necessary and for those who don't....none will suffice.RIP

November 1, 2016

Happy All Saints Day to Dad "Buck" Van!
Love to you both Ray.

Kim Matarrese Rectenwald

September 23, 2016

So very sorry to learn of Ray's passing. It is been far too long that we've kept in touch but I hope that we can reconnect. Life is so short. Sending love and prayers.

February 26, 2016

Happy 55th Birthday Ray.
Smile and be at Peace, my friend.

Jan Grosskopf

December 9, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We fondly remember caring for all your "four legged" friends. Golrusk Pet Care Center

TK & Lucie Miller

December 9, 2015

WOW - I remember when his father "Buck" passed and I sat down on the parking lot I was in and cried - tonight I will spend my time telling my family how much I love them - and remembering a guy that got every ounce of life out of 54 years!! My brother - My friend - to the one person that knew me better and longer then most - your are missed my friend -

Kathy Fischer

December 2, 2015

Deepest condolences to Cathy and the entire Vander Perren family. We miss you RayRay. Aruba will never be the same without you. Rest in Peace. With Thoughts and Prayers,Howie and Kathy Fischer.

Ed Wunsch

November 27, 2015

Cathy, I was, as others are posting here, shocked by the news, but I know that God must have needed an investigator and called the best! He was always willing to help out and offer advise. For that, I respected him. Rest in Peace my friend, you will be missed by many!

Ave Frenza

November 23, 2015

Dear Vander Perren Family it is with shared sadness I share last thoughts of Ray, always smiling, sun drenched in Aruba, and having the time of his life. Rest in Peace cousin! " Perhaps they are not stars at all but holes in heaven where our loved ones look down on us!"

Lisa Luedke

November 23, 2015

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss, may God be with you in this next year.. I am praying for you and your family. I first met you and Ray when I worked at the Clerk of Courts office, what I remember about Ray was his ability to make jokes and his smile, I'm sad for your loss and my heart goes out to you.

November 22, 2015

Dearest Cathy,
Words can't express our sadness. Ray had a rich full life and lived every minute of it. You will miss him, as we all will. But, time will bring comfort in the greatest memories of your many good years together. Aruba will not be the same without "Ray Ray". Take care of yourself.
Love always, Michael and Charlene
Boston, MA.

Rick & Sherrie Buffam

November 22, 2015

Cathy,
We are saddened to hear of Ray's passing. please know that you are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.

Erin Mary McKindles

November 22, 2015

Dear Vanderperren family I am so sorry. Ray is not gone but lives forever in our hearts and memories. I will think of him every time I see a GI Joe :). Sending love your way.

November 21, 2015

Cyn- Graham-Belanger

November 21, 2015

Cathy, Both Doug and I were shocked and saddened by the news of Ray's death. We send our love to you and wishes for Ray to Rest in Peace.

November 21, 2015

Lisa Anderson

November 20, 2015

Dear Cathy,
I am in total SHOCK! My heartfelt thoughts go out to you. Ray was such a great guy in so many ways and I will cherish the laughs we all shared. I can't express how saddened I am, Cathy. Sending a big hug!

November 20, 2015

Dave & Tracy Smith

November 20, 2015

Cathy, I am so sorry to hear! We have such great memories of the all the fun and laughter we have had together! The sadness is overwhelming.

Donna Janssen Jahnke

November 20, 2015

Gary ~ I'm so sorry for your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

John Claypool

November 19, 2015

Ray was the best P.I. I've ever worked with-bar none. Although we had a professional relationship, I considered him a friend. I'll miss his laugh. Rest in peace Ray.

KC Rokstad

November 19, 2015

Cathy I'm so sorry for your loss. My sweet baby cousin, I'm going to miss you so much. Rest in peace. KC

Shawn McKindles

November 19, 2015

RIP cousin, you will be missed, say hi to grandpa & my mom for me.

My thoughts & prayers go out to the family as well, lots of love your way

Maria Havlik

November 19, 2015

My heart goes out to Ray's family. I have worked with him for about 15 years and he truly was a stand up kind of guy. He could find anyone anywhere. I remember about 10 years ago he found a lady who was living in a campsite and even told me what bar she frequented. The world lost a wonderful man and I am so sorry about that loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

November 19, 2015

" We ( Tamarijn Aruba ) extend our most sincere words of condolences to Wife Catherine, family and friends from Ray Vanderperren, May Ray rest in Peace" Strength and prayers during this difficult time.

Francis and Tamarijn Crew, especially the F&B department

Jenn Boatman

November 19, 2015

Uncle Ray, you will be missed greatly! Gone but never forgotten!!!

Chris and X

November 19, 2015

Kathy we are shocked and saddened by this news. So very sorry for your loss.

x-e

November 19, 2015

i will miss my Aruban brother.i am sending my prayers and deepest sympathy.

Brian Langan

November 19, 2015

My condolences to the Vander Perren Family. He was a generous, energetic, and family oriented man. He Will be missed. Brian J. Langan