Racine – Robert Duane Raymond, 74, passed away at home on Friday, May 10, 2013. He was born on June 24, 1938, son of the late Robert H. and Dorothy (nee: Sittig) Raymond, and was a lifelong resident of Racine. Robert served with pride in the US Army stationed in Germany from 1956-59.
Robert retired in 2009 from Thermal Transfer Products following 32 years of employment. Robert enjoyed participating in many shooting sports; loved riding motorcycles; he had a passion for classic cars and a special fondness for a certain 1959 Chevy Impala. He enjoyed traveling to warm climates, and to Oregon to visit his children there.
He is survived by his children, Daryl (Connie) Klamm and Brenda Lubinski both of Racine, Robert E. Raymond and Tina Lee both of Central Point, Oregon; 10 grandchildren; his brother Dennis Raymond of Racine; his former wives, Mary Ann Waldron of Germantown, and Judy Raymond of Racine; as well as other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013 with Rev. Carol Baumgartner presiding. Interment and military honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. All are invited to visit with the family in the funeral home beginning at 12 noon. Memorials to the American Lung Association have been suggested.
Lia and Gregg Keeping says
Darryl and Connie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lia and Gregg