Dr. Raymond E. Skupniewicz, 84, passed away in passed in the Becker Shoop Center on Thursday, August 30, 2012. He was born in Stevens Point, WI on November 25, 1927, the son of the late Matthew and Frances (nee: Burant) Skupniewicz.
Dr. Skup served his country with the U.S. Army, as an MP during the Korean War. Following the service he graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Madison Medical School in 1955. On June 18, 1955, in St. Rose Catholic Church he was united in marriage to the former Wanda M. Kropp, who preceded him in death on June 5, 2010.
Dr. Skup was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church, the Racine County Medical Society, the Wisconsin Medical Society, the Kurten Medical Group, a founding member of the Racine Medical Clinic, the Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group, and the Racine Yacht Club. He was a devoted physician and practiced here in Racine for over 40 years. He performed house calls, evening telephone calls , and spend extra time with each patient, long after it was no longer the norm. He treated and God healed. Upon retirement, Dr. Skup remained active in the Yacht Club, continuing racing and cruising his sailboat with family and friends.
The family would like to thank the extended support network in the community who provided loving care to Ray and Wanda in their later years.
Surviving are his children Chuck (Dee Van Donselaar) Skupniewicz, of Salinas, CA, Irene (Robert) Smith, of Sunnyvale, CA, George (Gail Klein) Skupniewicz, of Madison, WI; 6 grandchildren, Joe, Dan, Henry, and Ellie Skupniewicz, and Olivia and Monica Smith; former daughter-in-law, Linda Skupniewicz, of Salinas, CA; sisters-in-law, Darlene Skupniewicz, and Genevieve “Jean” Schuda both of Stevens Point, WI. His nieces, nephews, other relatives, former patients, and friends also survive him. In addition to his beloved wife, Wanda, and his parents, Dr. “Skup” was preceded in death by his infant sister, Dorothy; brothers, Jim, who was killed in Korea, and Ernest; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Verna “Vicky” and Gene Brittian, and Bob Schuda.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Edward Catholic Church, 15th and Grove Ave., on Tuesday, September 4th, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Allen Bratkowski officiating. Entombment, with full military honors, will follow in Calvary Cemetery Garden Crypts. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday, September 3rd, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and in the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials should be directed to either St. Edward Catholic Church or the Racine Health Care Network.
Sue Haas says
I am so very sorry for you loss. Dr. Skup was my husbands Dr. for many years at Racine Medical Clinic. He was one of the best.
Sister Evelyn Lins says
Dear Chuck, Irene, and George,
Your dad was my Doctor. He was really very special… always so thoughtful and considerate. The three of you were in school at St. Edwards when I was principal there. I would very much like to be present at your dad’s funeral, but I need to be out of town next week. Please know I will remember you and your dad in my thoughts and prayers.I hope the special memories you have of your dad will help ease the pain of your loss. Peace!
Sister Evelyn Lins
cynthia rose says
My deepest condolences to the family!!
Dr Skup was the best doc I had ever had!!He took great care with each and every patient. He will be greatly missed! They just don’t make them like him anymore!! one of a kind! broke the mold , when he was made!! rest in peace Doc!!
Elinor Maresh Wendt says
I had the privilege of being a patient of the Doctor and working with him at St. Mary’s Hosp.. He was a special person. God will take care of him. My thoughts and prayers to his family.