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(Friday - November
27, 2020) - Raymond E. Chrisman, 84, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday,
November 26, at the Oscar G. Johnson V.A. Medical Center.
Ray
was born February 28, 1936, in Aurora, son of the late Verne and
Elizabeth (DeGraaf) Chrisman. After school he proudly served in the
United States Army until his honorable discharge. He then went on to
work for the Florence County Co-Op in Aurora, and later at Grede Foundry
in Iron Mountain, retiring in 1993. He married Patricia Behnke on
October 14, 1967, in Iron Mountain.
Ray enjoyed camping,
building woodworking projects, and inventing new things, but most of all
he enjoyed his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 53 years, Patricia; four sons Darwin (Leslie) Chrisman of Iron
Mountain, Jack (Jennifer) Chrisman of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Wayne (Kellye)
Chrisman of Pulaski, Wisconsin, and Troy (Holly) Chrisman of Green Bay;
and by nine grandchildren, Sawyer, Tyler, Hunter, Jade, Miah, Jessica,
Garrett, Krystal and Zoe; one brother, Dick Chrisman of Mukwonago,
Wisconsin; two sisters, Frances Schaut of Aurora, and Vera Craig of
Littleton, Colorado.; two sisters-in-law, Linda Chrisman and Mary
Johnson; and by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his
parents, Ray was preceded in death by seven brothers, Jerome, Rodger,
Freddy, Edwin, Russell, Walt and Jim; three sisters, Joyce, Ollie and
Shirley; as well as many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Ray will be
sadly missed by his family and friends.
In accordance with Ray's
wishes, private family services will be held.
You may leave a
condolence or tribute for Ray's family online at:
www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services
of Iron Mountain to honor Ray's legacy of life.
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