Raymond Echtner

ECHTNER, RAYMOND F.
Navarino

Raymond F. Echtner, age 65, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010 in Shawano, following a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's disease.

He was born February 4, 1945 son of Fern (Dingeldein) Echtner and the late Marvin Echtner. On October 18, 1969 he was united in marriage to Jacqueline Spice in the Township of Cicero.

Ray was a US MarineVeitnam Veteran and a member of the Bonduel American Legion. He was employed with the City of Appleton. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, time spent in the woods, and maple syruping. Ray also enjoyed his trips to the EAA. He was with the Cherry Hill Real Bearded Santa's. Ray was a member of the Navarino Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include his wife Jackie, his sons, Raymond Michael (Kathy) Echtner, Lake St. Louis, MO; Brian (fiancee Amie) Echtner, Milwaukee; two grandchildren, Jackson and Jordan; his mother Fern Echtner, Navarino; one brother Robert (Donna) Echtner, Chicago; one sister, Jane (Michael) Schultz, Navarino; nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 4 PM until 8 PM. Visitation will continue at Ascension Lutheran Church, W6106 Navarino Road, Navarino on Thursday, June 3, 2010 from 9:30 AM until funeral services at 11 AM with Pastor Gregory Sorenson officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery in the Township of Lessor. Military rites to follow by the Bonduel American Legion. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com .

A special thank you to the staff of Manor Care in Shawano, Heartland Hospice and all the friends and neighbors.