Raymond D. Churchill
Raymond D. Churchill, age 76, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at his home.
Graveside services with military honors will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Monroe Center Cemetery in Monroe Center, Wisconsin.
Raymond was born July 6, 1948, in Mannheim, Germany to Darwin and Gertraud (Ries) Churchill. Following high school Ray was drafted and honorably served in the United States Army. He married Nancy L. Ostrum on October 11, 1975, in Monroe Center.
Ray worked at FCI-Oxford until his retirement in 2002. After that he greatly enjoyed working part-time for the Town of Preston and most recently at Coloma Farms.
Ray loved hunting, fishing, doing projects, and building anything. He was a very talented woodworker and built his own home, he could fix anything. Ray also loved watching his grandkids play sports. He especially enjoyed night fishing with his son and grandson. Ray would help anyone that he could and took time to visit with his brother-in-law Wade. He enjoyed spending January every year at Gulf Shores, Alabama fishing on the ocean and eating seafood. He especially loved spending time with his wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, his friend Jerry, and his friends at the Faith Baptist Church.
Ray was preceded in death by his father: Darwin Churchill; father-in-law: Ralph (Eddie) Ostrum, and mother-in-law: Ruthie Ostrum.
Survivors include his wife: Nancy Lee Churchill of Friendship; son: Raymond Lee Churchill of Antigo, WI; daughter-in-law: Promise Rejoice Churchill of Antigo; grandson: Samuel Douglas Churchill of Antigo; granddaughter: Pearl Rae Churchill of Antigo; mother: Gertraud Churchill of Wis. Rapids, WI; sister: Alida (Ron) Hamrick of Haymarket, VA; brother: Thomas (Tammy) Churchill of Nekoosa, WI; sister-in-law: Joy (Dale) Casperson of Adams, WI; sister-in-law: Helen (Von) Ibbotson of Albion, IL; brother-in-law: Wade Ostrum of Oshkosh, WI; nephew: Nathan (Bri) Winchester of Boulder, CO; niece: Hannah Powell of S. Milwaukee, WI; niece: Harmony Powell of Oshkosh; niece: Haven Powell of Oshkosh; nephew: Brandon (Meghan) Hamrick of Herndon, VA; niece: Ashley (Michael) Rodriguez of Haymarket, VA; nephew: Tyler (April) Churchill, and niece: Anna Churchill. Ray is further survived by several great nieces & nephews.
Ray’s family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Croix Hospice; Dr. Yeboah, and Julie; the nurses at Marshfield Clinic-Wis. Rapids; his church family; sister-in-law Helen, sister-in-law Joy, brother-in-law Dale, and good friend Jerry who came to check on him every day.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So very sorry to hear this Nancy and family. I didn’t even know he was sick. Wish I could have helped in some way. Know I’m sending blessings and thinking of you dearly. Hugs, always. Cathy
I had the privilege to work with Ray at Oxford .He was a kind and generous man. RIP Ray,Prayers and blessings to You and family..
My sincere condolences to your family on the passing fo Ray.
Ray and I worked together at FCI Oxford,God bless a long time ago.
He was a very special kind of person with a super big heart, full of kindness, compassion and a great sense of humor.
God bless,
Donny Lang
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF RAY’S PASSING NANCY. WE WERE CLASSMATES. I’M SURE HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
Nancy and family, so sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to all. RIP Ray,
Our sincere sympathy to Nancy and Ray’s family. Rubber and Teresa Marti
Nancy you and your entire family have my deepest condolences. I have some great memories of being a kid and spending overnights at your home with Helen. I’m so very sorry for your families loss. RIP Ray.
so sorry for your loss. I worked with Ray, he was a very decent and honest person. I salute you Ray🙏
My thoughts are with you during your time of loss.
So sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man. We worked with Ray at FCI Oxford. He always had a smile on his face. Our sympathy to your family.
So sorry for your loss, I helped Dan at Preston after Ray left, I didn’t realize what a large task I was taking on tying to fill his shoes at preston,what a great guy
We extend our deepest sympathy to Ray’s family at this sad time. He was such a nice person. Heaven has gained an angel.
So sorry for your loss!
I honestly can’t recall a time when I saw Ray that he didn’t have a huge warm smile. Such a nice guy! He will be missed. My condolences to all of his family.
Nancy and family, so sorry for your loss. Our sympathy and prayers.
My God hold all of the family and friends in the palm of his hand during this trying time. Ray was a member of my class and was always a great and funny man.
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. I have great memories of him in our high school days and after.
RIP Ray, and thank you for your service to our Country.
Nancy and family… we’re sorry to learn of Ray’s passing. May God be with all of you during this difficult time. Our sympathy to all of you…..
So sorry to hear about Ray. He left some good legacies that helped Terri in Special Olympics and continued in teaching, with great friends in high school. Prayers for the family and keep the memories!
Tom and Terri Harvey-Beversdorf
I had the pleasure of working with Ray at the township. A very talented man with a great attitude and a good friend. I will always remember the good times we had together
So very sorry on your loss. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
So sad to hear of Ray’s passing. Another classmate gone too soon. My condolences to his entire family. RIP Ray and thank you for your service to our country. 🇺🇸😞🙏
My sincere condolences to Ray’s entire family. Another classmate gone too soon. RIP Ray.
Our sincere sympathy to you Nancy, and to your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nancy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Keep all your memories close. He was such a great employee for the Town of Preston and a pleasure to work with. Hugs to you and your family.
Nancy and family, so sorry for your loss. Ray was a great man and will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Worked with Ray 20 yrs.
Went to school with Ray one semester.
Another good man, going to a better place. God bless
Nancy & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Nancy, Ray and family so sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. He was a great guy with always a smile for everyone. He will be deeply missed. Hold on to the great memories.
Nancy, Peanut and family
We are so sorry for your loss of your beloved Ray. He was the very best person on this earth. He will always be remembered , as my very best friend. Who had the knowledge and ability to fix or make anything. He would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. The one thing he didn’t get to make was a moonshine still that he always wanted to make. I am sure he will be looking into that in Heaven. Rest assure that he lives in your heart everyday and is a part of you Nancy, Peanut, Sam and Pearl. You had the best husband, father and grandpa one could ever ask for. He will be missed dearly R.I.P My dear friend Ray.
Nancy and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Rays passing. He always had a smile whenever I saw him. My sympathy to you all.