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Raymond R. Jagodzinski, age 86, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI died Monday, March 11, 2019 at his residence under the care of Ascension at Home Hospice.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Thursday, March 14, 2019 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Fr. David Bruener will officiate. Visitation will be at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI from 4:00-8:00 PM Wednesday and Thursday at the Church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be at St. Bronislava Parish Cemetery in Plover, WI.
Raymond was born on March 30, 1932 to Raymond and Barbara (Adams) Jagodzinski. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Raymond’s marriage to Bernice Jagodzinski ended in divorce. Ray owned and operated Midway Transport and then J & R Truck and also was a truck driver for various trucking firms in the Wisconsin Rapids area.
Ray is survived by one son, Joseph (Diane) Jagodzinski of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; 6 grandchildren;7 great grandchildren and two sisters, Arlene Friday and Dolores Wipfli, both of Vesper, WI. Ray is also survived by significant other, Dorothy Zabel; her two sons, James Zabel and Brian Zabel; and her three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ronald; three brothers, Carl, Frank and Donald and one sister Pat Zieher.
Ray’s family would like to thank Dr. Seth Fagbemi and his nurse, Jane; the Marshfield Oncology nurses, including, Diedra, Dorothy and Stacy; the Ascension Hospice Care and neighbors, Pat and Sara Turbin and Ron and Jane Natzke.
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Sara Zieher
March 12, 2019
Uncle Raymond I will miss your laugh, you always had a smile for us.
Troy Winkler
March 12, 2019
Raymond you will be missed dearly! You have been such an icon to a lot of people with your kindness and caring personality. We at Pomps will miss seeing your face and hearing your life stories. Dorothy, Im so sorry for your loss and I know how much he loved you and the kids. Im glad he had gotten the opportunity to spend time with Maricio, which we all know was his favorite time with his little buddy. I KNOW there will be a place in heaven for you!! May you rest in peace, and your family have peace with your passing. Thank you for the times weve had.
Cathy Russell
March 12, 2019
Ray, you will be greatly missed! You've been in my life before I was born. I grew up knowing you as Jack! You will always be Jack to me. Dot, he was a sweet and kind man! He loved everyone he met! I will always cherish y'all's visits.
Dave and Rhonda Carrell
March 11, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to all who loved Ray, especially Dorothy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, hoping for your comfort and peace.
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Sandra Johnson
March 11, 2019
Ray you were a very precious, good man. Dean and I loved you and was so proud to call you our boss. You had a heart of gold and gave my husband a job when we were down and out. Didn't know us but trusted in us. I ask God to let you R.I.P. May God be with and Bless dear Dorothy. God be with all your family at this very sad time.
Love and Prayers
Sandy Johnson and
Dean Johnson who left us in December 2019
Now Ray, you and Dean can keep on truckin.
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