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Raymond Stafford Obituary
In Kingsford, MI on July 18, 1925, the son of Daniel & Louise Stafford.
Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather & Great Grandfather. He is survived by
8 children: Jeffrey, Gregory, Teresa Kallberg, Mark, Keith, Paul, Cheryl Bundy and Barry; 3 Brothers: Bob, Fred and Billy; 2 Sisters: Margie Zeeb and Rose Trepasso: 11 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Patricia (Shirley) Besaw; his young son, Roy; infant great grandson, Alayas and a brother, Ed.
Ray enjoyed life so much he also enjoyed family picnics, the cooking of his wife and two daughters, fishing with his sons and playing jarts with all who would challenge him. He was the ringer champ for many years. "Get a stick" he would yell to measure the closer ones near the ring.
A special thanks goes out to his son Mark and daughter's in-law Raylene and Marlene who helped so much in his final weeks.
He had such a fighting spirit and awed all of us with his will to live at the end and inspired all of us with his strength. He will truly be missed by all who knew him including his special companion, his dog, Rena who would not leave his side even in death.
A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11:30 am, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Appleton with Rev. Andrew Kurz officiating. Friends may visit the family at church from 9:30am until the time of mass on Monday at church. Interment will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Appleton with Military Honors.
WE LOVE YOU DAD, GOODBYE DAD WE HOPE MOM, ROY & YOU ARE HAPPY
TO BE TOGETHER ONCE AGAIN.
GOOD LUCK GOD YOU GOT A TOUGH ONE COMING YOUR WAY & HE MIGHT TRY
TO RUN HEAVEN MORE EFFICIENTLY IF YOU LET HIM.
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for Raymond Stafford
Briana Hollander Atherton
September 30, 2024
Thinking of Raymond (Ray) Stafford and all the fond memories I hold close and dear to my heart.
Wishing the family well as the time continues to pass.
Love,
Briana Atherton
Ray & Briana at Englewood beach OXOXO
November 3, 2012
November 3, 2012
November 03, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Stafford family. I will always have a special place in my heart for Ray "my buddy". My friendship with Ray meant a lot and we shared a lot of tough and sad moments together! Mighty Jo & Dina were wedded in 2004 and also had a very special relationship. I will miss dancing the night away with ray to his all favorite tune "Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison. God bless and take care of you in heaven. Love, Lanny & Briana Atherton
Bob Meyer
October 15, 2012
I'll always remember the time I walked home from Lincoln School with Roy, and Ray got upset because Roy unknowingly tracked dog do-do through the house. Years later I was Ray's mailcarrier when he lived on Arlington St. Ray also happened to be on the same charter trip to Las Vegas, when my wife and I were on our honeymoon.
October 9, 2012
Cheryl,Jenni,Jason so sorry to hear about your DAD / GRANDPA and condulances to the rest of the family. Love you All. Sue Burton
Shannon & Tonya Rives
October 8, 2012
To the Family,
We are close friends with Greg and his wife in Katy, TX. We have heard many wonderful stories about "Dad" over the last several years regarding Greg's trips to Englewood,Florida and Appleton,Wisconsin. Please accept our sincere condolences for the passing of Mr. Stafford.
October 8, 2012
Sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was a good man and we had some good times together. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. With saddness Allen A. Mueske
CONNIE WILSON
October 7, 2012
Jeff, GREG AND TERESA, THE 3 OF YOU R ALL I KNOW. mY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU OVER THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. MAY gOD BLESS YOU AND PROTECT YOU DURING THESE HARD TIMES.
Holly Hanus
October 7, 2012
Ray was truly a special man, he was always by the side of those that needed him and you could count on him to leave you with a good laugh every visit. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Stafford family, you're blessed to have had such a wonderful man to call your father. Ray is now in peace and out of pain; I know God will take good care of him. He will always be a part of our family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you during this difficult time.
Tony LaShay
October 7, 2012
So sorry to hear about Ray's passing. I was glad to have the chance to speak with him recently. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
cheryl bundy
October 6, 2012
i love you dad see you in heaven take good care of mom roy & alayas til we meet again! love cheryl
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