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Ray Vesel Obituary

Ray Vesel

Ray Vesel, 90, of Ely, Minn., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Carefree Living.

Cremation has taken place. Catholic Funeral Mass and Committal will be held on Friday, August 1, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's.

Kerntz Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Mesabi Tribune from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2025.

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Anthony's Catholic Church

231 East Camp Street, Ely, MN 55731

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Kerntz Funeral Home - Ely

140 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731

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