Raynd John Raml Jr., 89, of Juneau, WI, formerly of Sheboygan and Sheboygan Falls, WI, as well as
Alexandria, MN died on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Raymond (Ray) was born June 30, 1935 in Kansas City, MO, son of Raymond Louis and Anna
(Jungwirth) Raml. Upon the death of his mother, when Ray was just shy of four years old, he was
raised by his father and stepmother, Elizabeth (Kretzschmar) Raml.
A graduate of Sheboygan Central High School, class of 1953, Ray then enlisted in the United
States Marine Corps. Upon completion of basic training, he shipped out for Korea and was a veteran
of that war. After completing his tour of duty Ray returned to Sheboygan and began work as a
construction laborer specializing in cement finishing. He was a proud lifelong democrat and union
advocate being a member of the Laborers International Union of North America Local 330.
He married Lou Ann Henrietta Wilterdink Nack on September 8, 1956. They made their home
in Sheboygan while raising their three children. Upon the unfortunate passing of their youngest
daughter, Ray and Lou Ann moved to Reeseville, WI to operate their own business, Silver Fox Lanes, a
bowling alley/bar/restaurant. After a number of years, they returned to the Sheboygan area where
they built a home in Sheboygan Falls. Upon retirement they then settled in Alexandria, MN.
After the passing of his beloved wife Lou Ann in 2007, Ray stayed on in Alexandria where he
had developed many close friendships including neighbors, fishing and bowling buddies and those in
his informal daily breakfast “club”. When it became too difficult to live on his own he moved in with
his eldest daughter and son-in-law at their country home near Juneau, WI where he was lovingly
taken care of until his passing in their home surrounded by loved ones.
Ray was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. While
he would occasionally root for the Vikings during his time in Minnesota, he was a lifelong Green Bay
Packer fan and “owner”. He always had a fondness for the Chicago Cubs. Ray was an avid hunter and
fisherman who spent most of his life pursuing these passions with his son. While he did take his
daughter fishing, he truly enjoyed taking drives and road trips with her, especially to view fall forest
colors and public gardens. He was proud of and cherished spending time with his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. He had a special love for all dogs and had them as friends his whole life.
Ray is survived by a daughter, Jenine L. (Gregory) Schultz of Juneau, WI; a son, James A.
(Deborah Benedict) Raml of Grand Marais, MN; two grandchildren, Nicholas J. (Ashley) Schultz of
Beaver Dam, WI and Jennifer M. (Aaron) Eberle of Pardeeville, WI; two great-grandchildren, Drake
Schultz of Beaver Dam and Sadie Eberle of Pardeeville, as well as a sister, Patsy and many nieces.
In addition to his parents and wife, Ray was preceded in death by his beloved daughter,
Suzanne Marie Raml, and his brothers John Raml and Albert Raml.
In lieu of a memorial it was Ray’s wish that his family and friends make a charitable donation
to their local Human Society for the humane caring of all animals, especially his beloved dogs.
A graveside service with military honors for Raymond will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday,
May 16, 2025, at the Sheboygan Falls Cemetery followed by an open celebration of life immediately
following at the Deland Park Community Center, 901 Broughton Dr. in Sheboygan. The military honors
will be livestreamed on Raymond's obituary page on the funeral home website.
Ray will always be remembered for the love and generosity which he bestowed upon all those
who surrounded him. He will be dearly missed but remain in our hearts and minds forever.
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