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Ray Wildeson Obituary
After graduating high school in Pittsburgh, Ray joined the Air Force where he proudly served 4 years before deciding to continue his education and passion for engineering. Upon graduating from Christopher Newport University with a degree in Applied Physics, he worked for 36 years as a Mechanical Engineer where he's credited as having 9 patents for the design of various fuel injection systems.
Ray married his high school sweetheart, Virginia Wildeson, July 8th, 1973. The two remained happily married for 51 years until the day of his passing.
Ray's love of his family was evident throughout his life. He dedicated most of his free time to coaching, refereeing, and helping friends and family with different DIY projects. Ray's mindset of putting other's happiness before his was truly unmatched and endearing.
Ray was preceeded in death by his parents, Calvin and Margaret Wildeson, and infant daughter, Kelly Wildeson.
Ray is survived by his wife, Virginia Wildeson; siblings Renee Kimmele, Calvin (Kevin) Wildeson; Jeanette (Randy) Nicholson; two sons, Nicholas Wildeson, Alex Wildeson (Casey Driver); and two granddaughters, Kinsley and Briar Wildeson.
A small memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday Jan. 10th at Amory Funeral Home 410 Grafton Drive Yorktown, Va 23692. Flower or charity of personal preference donations can be made through Amory Funeral Home.
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Gina Niedenberger
January 10, 2024
Our deepest condolences to your family. We remember carpooling our children years ago to Second Presbyterian. Blessings.
Gina and Alan Niedenberger
Cousin, Ken Vasko
January 10, 2024
Ginger, So sorry to hear about Ray. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Joan Copeland
January 9, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about Ray's passing. I worked with him, starting back in the late 80's in Engineering up until the time he left Continental. He was a great friend and always wanting to help in any way he could. He will be greatly missed!
Millie Gurvich
January 9, 2024
Ginger, Nick, and Alex, we were so sorry to learn of Ray's passing. Y'all were a lovely family and we have fond memories of life on Azalea Drive in the 80's. With sympathy and prayers, Steve and Millie Gurvich
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