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Ray Derpinghaus Obituary
Ray loved to travel; whether getting lost in Marrakech, walking the Camino in Spain or wandering the streets of Hong Kong, he was up for anything. His curiosity about almost everything was infectious. He loved Shakespeare, Monty Python and a bourbon Manhattan, but above all else his "perfect" family.
Ray's memorial celebration will be deferred until everyone is vaccinated. Donations if desired to American Players Theatre, Spring Green, WI. Our deepest gratitude to the staff of the CVICU at Froedtert hospital.
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Mary Jo and Ed Baisch
August 30, 2021
Ray was a wonderful neighbor. We loved chatting with him around school and the community. He clearly adored children and his grandchildren.
Mark Mattner
January 26, 2021
Hi. I´m so sorry to hear about the death of Ray. I have great memories of Ray (and his Dad) from when I was in Boy Scouts. Ray was a year older than me and someone I really looked up to (physically, too). I remember how he would hold his hands flat with arms extended straight down while he ran faster than anyone else in our troop. He was a person that encouraged me to advance in Boy Scouts. Even as a young man he was a great guy. Thanks.
Kent Tess-Mattner
January 25, 2021
Is this the Ray who was in Boy Scout Troop 149 that used to meet at Grantosa Drive Elementary School on the northwest side of Milwaukee?
Bob Austin
January 10, 2021
Sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Always enjoyed our conversations and pharmacy bond. I am sure you miss him greatly.
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John and Susan Gruzis
January 10, 2021
Susan and family, I choked up when I saw this obit today. John and I are so very sorry about Ray's passing. We remember the good times at swim meets with Evan and Tom. Please extend our sympathies to Tom, his brother, and kids. With heavy hearts, John and Susan Gruzis
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