Kenosha – Raymond D. Wettengel, 66, formerly of Milwaukee, died at St. Catherine's Hospital on Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was born in Milwaukee on May 29, 1944, son of the late Robert and Hattie (nee: Walsdorf) Wettengel.

Ray had a long career at Bucyrus Erie, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cheering on the Packers, and regularly browsing the aisles at the 7-mile fair. Ray was looked up to by the many young people he mentored in his lifetime. He was also a proud Marine Corps veteran.

Ray is survived by his sister, Flora Brown of Waukesha, and twin brother, Richard (Beverly) Wettengel of Oak Creek; god-children, Sherri Bernier of Milwaukee, Michelle "Missy" Roll of Horicon, and Rian Hyland of Antigo; dear and loving friends Tim and Lisa Hyland of Racine; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Ronald, and Russell Wettengel; and sisters, Carol Fish, Joyce Buchholz,  Joan Stolpa, and Susan Vannettie.

Ray will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, May 23, 2011 promptly at 11:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice.

Ray's family extends their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the I.C.U. staff at St. Catherine's Hospital for their dedicated and compassionate care.