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Raymond Honl Obituary
Raymond D. Honl, age 74, of Wautoma, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at his home. He was born in Oakes, ND on May 2, 1942 to Bernard and Irene (Baker) Honl. In 1952, the family moved to Wautoma where they would operate The Silvercryst Resort and Motel for several years. Raymond attended Silver Lake and Wautoma Grade Schools, Graduated from Wautoma High School with the Class of 1960 and then attended U.W. Whitewater where he earned a Bachelor's of Business Degree in 1964. He entered the Army National Guard in January 1965 and was later honorably discharged. On October 20, 1974 he married the love of his life, the former Nancy Woodworth in Wautoma, WI. Raymond worked as the Bar and Motel Manager for many years at The Silvercryst. He later would also work at Brakebush in Westfield where he was employed as a long-haul driver. Raymond enjoyed warm days out in his pool, Honl Family Reunions, watching the Brewers, Packers and Badgers, family fishing trips to Canada, traveling, his dog Molly, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, brothers, sisters and especially his granddaughters Violet and Sydnie who he loved dearly. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife: Nancy Honl; son: Bryon Honl; daughter: Katie (Justin) Klawitter; granddaughters: Violet and Sydnie Klawitter; brother: Jerry (Sandi) Honl; sisters: Donna Tompkins, Mary Peterson, Joan Honl; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Tom Honl and brothers-in-law: David Tompkins, Duane Peterson and Jack Curtis.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 12PM (NOON) at Leikness Funeral Home, Wautoma. The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Monday from 10AM until the time of service at 12PM (NOON). www.wautomafuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in Raymond's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.stjude.org.
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Ceasar Santucci
January 27, 2017
I am saddened by your passing but remember the good times we had when we were young.
We hope that the knowledge of our sorrow will help ease the loss to the family.
Jerry Lenz
January 25, 2017
Went to basic training with Ray and Dewey Stelter. Served six years with them in the Oshkosh National Guard. Had great times, made lots of memories, and had plenty of laughs. Two great guys who I'm proud to say were a part of my life. RIP Raymond D
Janie Jasin
January 24, 2017
I watched Ray sit in a metal lawn chair and swing the string with a ring on it towards the hook on a tree. He could do it from any angle and seemed to challenge older men or people around the Silvercryst Resort. I called him the ring game king. Later Ray was much more as he grew up and became a real worker- father - husband- neighbor and fine fellow. I asked him when remodeling ,y parents cottage to help put up a ring game- He did. Ray-- you were a sterling fellow. i send love and grateful prayerful thoughts to your family. Janie Felker Jasin
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