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Raymond Frentzel
1943 - 2025
Raymond Frentzel Obituary
February 24, 1943 - August 30, 2025
LA CROSSE - Raymond Frentzel, age 82, of La Crosse, passed away on August 30, 2025 at his home.
Ray was born on February 24, 1943 to Raymond and Helen Frentzel in Milwaukee, Wis. After graduating from Waukesha High School South in 1961, Ray went on to receive a BA in Business from UW-Milwaukee.
After graduation, Ray worked for IBM, Xerox, Josten's and later became a realtor for Prudential Lovejoy.
Ray married Barbara (Graff) Hyke in 1968 and soon after moved to La Crosse, Wis., going on to have two children, Cindy and Jason. Ray and Barb later divorced but remained good friends.
After retirement, Ray always made time to spend with his old school friends, 'the Calhoun Cougars', and with his family and grandchildren. He loved creating riddles and scavenger hunts for the grandchildren's birthdays and holidays. His family will always remember his quick wit and setting the scene to tell a good joke.
Ray was predeceased by his parents, Ray and Helen. He is survived by his children, Cindy (Scott), Jason (Chelsea); brother, Chuck (Gail); grandchildren, Cody, Lucas, Peyton and Kaylee; nieces, Katie and Emily; nephew, Sam and their children.
Per Ray's request, there will be no services.
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Mary Pretasky
September 4, 2025
Oh gosh, so sorry to hear that Ray has passed. I met Ray and Barb when I sold them their house on Janice Ct. And after he became a realtor, had several transactions over the years with him. He was always great to work with. My sincere sympathy to his family.
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