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Raymond Warell Obituary

Warell, Raymond M. Loving husband and father, successful businessman, great salesman, world traveler, and a generous spirit to all, Raymond M. Warell, 77, passed away June 3, 2011, after a valiant battle with leukemia. Ray was a 37-year resident of Oconomowoc, WI, where he found great joy in his friends and the lake community. Ray was CEO and owner of Dynex/Rivett Inc., a Pewaukee-headquartered, hydraulic pump manufacturing company, which he bought in 1977 and went on to drive its global success. Born in Detroit, Michigan, where he met his loving wife, Collette, Ray was a 1957 graduate of Wayne State University with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He was preceded in death by his father Alex, his mother Elizabeth and his brother Harold. Along with his wife, he's leaving behind his son, Raymond A., daughter-in-law Suzanne and three adored grandchildren, Witnee, Wyatt, and Willow; daughter Amy and son-in-law Jeff Romanelli; and daughter Janine, and, other relatives and friends. We will dearly miss him, but will keep his spirit and grand sense of humor with us forever. Friends may visit Tuesday from 4:00 PM until time of memorial service at 7:00 PM all at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Warell

5 Entries

Doug Drummond

June 19, 2011

Ray was my golf partner in the Vickers league 1970-72 or so. He called me "The Kid" back then -- and also called me that the last time I saw him -- at the Fluid Power Conference a few years ago. He was a mediocre golfer but a great human being, smart, insightful. Collette: am sure you remember his "Schlitz" joke but if not, email me ([email protected]) and I'll send (inappropriate for here -- that Ray!). RIP, Ray, and sincere condolences to his loving children.

June 19, 2011

Ray was my golf partner in the 1970 Vickers golf league (and a couple of years after that). He called me "The Kid" after that -- makes me smile now as, well, I ain't no kid no longer. Am sure Collette & Ray Jr. know his "Schlitz" joke but if not, email me ([email protected]) and I can remind you (not appropriate here -- that Ray!). Saw Ray at Conexpo shows in Vegas in recent years -- he was always good for a warm hello (It's The Kid," he'd say) & a hug. RIP, Raymond -- Doug Drummond

Keith Wesolowski

June 7, 2011

My sincere condolences go out to the entire Warell family. As a member of Ray's Dynex family I owe him gratitude for giving me the opportunity to succeed and provide for my family. My thoughts and prayers go the Warell family during this difficult time.

June 7, 2011

I was very sad to hear of Ray's passing. I worked for Ray for nearly 25 years in the UK and Ray was a true friend as well as my boss. I often travelled around the UK and Europe with Ray, visiting customers and wherever we went Ray was always very welcome and very popular both by senior management and by workers on the shop floor. Ray had that ability to converse with people from all walks of life. I think that sums him up as best as I remember.

On my visits to the USA , I was made welcome at his house by Ray and Collette who treated me like one of the family and likewise he was always welcome at our house in Blunham where he made himself at home with my family.

I remember the happy times spent with Ray. We had some good fun together. We also had our share of arguements as neither of us would ever admit to being wrong, but these were always forgotten over a drink ( or two ).

Both Sylvia and myself as well as my family will miss Ray, he was a great friend for quite a time, while I was at Dynex.

Our condolencies go to Collette and family.

Sylvia and Geoff Cook.

Cindy Lohrey

June 6, 2011

I was truly saddened to learn of Ray's passing. Ray was a wonderful man and I thoroughly enjoyed working for him as his assistant for my years at Dynex. I think back to all the stories Ray told me and the ones I remember the most (because he told me those most often) were about his family -- especially his grandchildren. He relished telling those stories and these were always told with love. Ray will be truly missed.

My thoughts are prayers are with Ray's family at this difficult time.

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