Raymond Richard Footit, Jr.

   Ray R. Footit, Jr., 70, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Saturday, May 14, 2011. 

   He was born in Wisconsin Rapids on October 12, 1940, the son of Raymond and Betty (nee: Clark) Footit, Sr.  He graduated from Mauston High School.  On June 15, 1958, he married the former Patricia Ann Jurkowski in Mauston, WI.

   Mr. Footit was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways (CF) for over 33 years.  He also proudly belonged to the Teamsters Local 200. 

   Mr. Footit enjoyed the outdoors as well as hunting and fishing.  However, he was happiest when in the presence of his family, especially his grandchildren.

   His survivors include his loving wife, Pat of Sturtevant; his children, Julie (Darrell) Reynolds of Racine, Randy (Kris) Footit of Wisconsin Dells, Ryan (Michael Propes) Footit of Nashville, TN.; his grandchildren, Logan (Tristan Schnell) Reynolds of Milwaukee, Malary Reynolds of Racine, Gracelyn Footit of Wisconsin Dells, Cole and Emmalynn Footit; his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Footit all of Racine; his mother,  Betty Footit of Montello, WI; sisters, Nan Pozel of Racine, Sharon (Sonny) Nemitz of Oxford, WI, Floy Calogero of Marietta, GA; as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends.   Mr. Footit was preceded in death by his father, Raymond.

   Family and friends are invited to meet at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. for the celebration of Ray’s life and funeral service with Rev. Kara F. Baylor officiating.  His burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.  There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.   

   The Footit family wishes to thank Dr. Iftekhar Bader and the entire staff at WFH- All Saints for the loving professionalism and attention that was provided to Ray while under their care.  Your work is truly appreciated.