Raymond Hammerschmidt

Raymond M. Hammerschmidt , age 81, of Danbury, passed away on January 9, 2019 at Countryside Acres in Webster, WI.
Ray was born on March 4, 1937 to parents, Eva (Weitzel) and Max Hammerschmidt. He graduated from Cretin High School in St. Paul, MN, in 1955. He served in the United States Army from 1960 – 1962 and enjoyed reminiscing about his time spent overseas in France and Germany. Ray was united in marriage to Dorothy Hanner on September 26, 1964.
Ray was employed by 3M in Cottage Grove, MN, for many years. In the late 1960’s, the couple purchased property on Yellow Lake, which they made their permanent residence in 1975. In 1976, they purchased Queen’s Tavern, which they renamed, Ray and Dorothy’s. The couple owned and operated the bar until 1993. After selling the bar, Ray took on a few part time jobs to keep busy, ultimately retiring from the Webster Village after 20 years, where he worked in maintenance, lawn mowing and grounds caretaker for the Oak Grove cemetery.
Ray was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus since 1958. In their younger years, Dorothy and Ray were avid bowlers. They also enjoyed being together traveling across the United States, their favorite trips included their four visits to Alaska. Ray was a humble man who will be remembered for his kindness and his willingness to always help those in need. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his pride and joy, grandson, Dylan. He will be deeply missed.
Preceding Ray in death are his parents; wife, Dorothy; brother, Joe; and sister, Rita.
Ray is survived by his daughter, Melinda (John) Lippert; grandson, Dylan Lippert; step-children: Larry, Sally, Jim, Cindy, Gene, Sandy, Jerry and Harry; siblings: Clea (Jim) Dalton, Anna Flarity, Irma (Dick) Carlson, Matt (Kathy) Hammerschmidt; and many step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The Visitation will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 11:00am (visitation from 10:00am – 11:00am) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster. Interment will be held following the service at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers are: Jay Heyer, Dean Phernetton, Larry Schowalter, Mike Dalton, Jared Schowalter and Todd Brunell.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com