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Raymond Oelschlager Obituary
November 27, 1946 - May 18, 2015
Raymond Dale Oelschlager was lifted by the angels to his Lord on May 18, 2015 from cancer. At his constant vigil was his loving and devoted wife Joan.
Raymond was born in Acme, Wyoming. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1969 with an honorable discharge and was a Viet Nam veteran with the 92nd SAC. He excelled in sports during his high school years; loved hunting and fishing; and was an avid lover of nature and wildlife. He worked for Pumilite Bldg Supplies as a truck driver for 44 years. He was known as the "gentle giant" to all who worked with him and to those he delivered supplies in his PB 109. He always had a smile and his favorite saying was "and stuff like that there". Raymond was a loving, kind and joyful person and will be missed by all who loved him. Raymond married Joan on October 1, 1972 in Salem and their love on earth lasted 42 years but our love will remain forever until we meet again. (To the love of my life, close together or far apart you will be forever in my heart my love until time is no more, your loving wife Joan).
He is survived by his wife, Joan, his sister in Sheridan, Wyo (Karen and Leroy Shell and other relatives including a nephew in Washington) and his sister-in-law in Hungry Horse, Montana (K.J. and Rick Vansickle). A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. Contributions may be made to the Disabled Veterans or a contribution of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Marci
October 19, 2024
He gave such sweet bear hugs!!
June 13, 2015
Joanie,
Take comfort that Ray is not hurting anymore and with our heavenly father. They both will be watching over you and giving you peace as you go through this season. Always remember your not alone. Ray was a wonderful man, he will be missed.
Lee
June 13, 2015
My condolences to the family. May your heavy hearts find a measure of comfort in the love of our Heavenly Father. Psalms 119:76
Karin Dunigan
June 7, 2015
Ray was a very special person, he will be missed by many
Joanie Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Karin Dunigan
June 7, 2015
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