Raymond Claes Obituary
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Age 90, passed on February 22, 2024.
Beloved husband of Julie. Loving father to Catherine (Roger) Wing, Raymond, and the late Judith. Loving step-father to Jennifer (Joe) Rizzo, Jamie (Rhonda) DePestel and Don (Somer) DePestel. Cherished grandpa to Barbara, Natalie, Alexandria, Ashley, Dan, Jennifer, Tom, Ashton, Angelo, Dakotta, Chase, Brady, and Nick; great-grandpa to 6. Dear brother to Martha (late Maurice) Osaer and brother-in-law to Joseph (Sue) VanSteen. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was a proud member and past president of the Belgian American Century Club, a member of the Belgian American Association and the Cadieux Cafe feather bowlers. He enjoyed golf, horseshoes, darts, and Euchre. He was a "Jack-of-all" trades and loved by many.
Memorial Contributions to the Wishes of the Family are greatly appreciated.
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Jocelyn (Claes) Lapo
February 17, 2025
he organized and ran our family bowling tournament for many years. It was always fun for all ages.
He was loving to everyone. We miss him.
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