Service Details
Services for Ray will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 10:00am until the time of service. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park with military honors.
Those wishing to watch the service via livestream may click on this link at 11:00 am https://youtube.com/live/GZtxSDepUm4?feature=share Due to music licensing, you may hear moments of silence when recorded music is played during the service.
Raymond John Peterson, Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully at Brookside Care Center in Kenosha on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Ray was born in Racine to John and Estella (nee: Crowell) Peterson on October 1, 1932. Ray attended Racine Unified School District and achieved his GED from Gateway in Racine. He went to faithfully serve our country with the United States Army from 1952 – 1954 and received the National Defense Service Medal. Ray remained with the Army Reserves until 1961. On September 27, 1952 Ray was united in marriage with JoAnn Walley. Ray was employed by SC Johnson for 32 years. Among his interests; Ray enjoyed singing, bowling and fishing; he and JoAnn loved to travel and spend time as “snow birds” camping in their fifth wheel; he was a member of Journey Church in Kenosha and a Royal Rangers leader for many years; he attended faithfully Friday Hero’s Café meetings and Our Harmony Club.
Surviving are his children, Peggy Neau from Pleasant Prairie, Bruce (Roslyn) Peterson from Louisville, KY, Brenda Nielsen from Luxemburg, WI, Jeffrey (Jeanette) Peterson from Crossville, AL, and John (Donna) Peterson II from Trevor, WI; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn; sons, Glen and Raymond, Jr; parents, John and Estella; siblings, Virginia, Russell, Evelyn and Harold; and special friend, Dolores Drake, who Ray met in Cardiac Rehab after open heart surgery.
Betsy Marie Schatzman says
Uncle Ray always made me smile. I knew he loved me. I have so many happy memories of spending time with him: playing cards, swimming & family gatherings.
Dan Fluck says
My sympathy to the Family. I remember the smiling face at Fridays Hero’s Cafe.
Jon Lyons says
As Chaplain for the American Legion Post 21 and the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 21 in Kenosha Wisconsin, I’d like to say thank you for your service and God bless you, your family, and your friends. You’re all in my prayers. Just remember he was a gift from God and knowing him was even a bigger gift. 🙏🏻🫡
Anonymous says
I enjoyed meeting Ray at Harmony Club, where we discovered we both worked at SCJohnson and that Ray played in the band and knew my dad, Art Callewaert. Ray was such a fun man, especially when there was music! Ray always chose Bingo prizes for his granddaughter😊
Chester and Dorothy Ramcheck says
We were unable to attend Ray’s funeral but we enjoyed Camping with him and the Dusty Roadrunners! Chet was reunited with him when they went on the Honor Flight together ! Chet met up with him on many retiree events and Veterans Day meals. He will be sadly missed. Chet and Dorothy Ramcheck