Raymond Kuss
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Raymond Kuss, age 68, of Carrington, ND, died Sunday, June 2, 2013, at his home. Raymond Kuss was born on November 15, 1944, the 1st son of Joseph and Agnus (Deringer) Kuss at Strasburg, ND. He was raised in Strasburg and graduated from St. Benedict’s Catholic School in 1963. Ray attended Hanson’s Auto Mech school in Fargo. He served in the US Army from 1964 to 1967 and was stationed in Vietnam for 1 tour before receiving an Honorable Discharge. On June 14, 1968, Ray was united in marriage to Gayle Schneider at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bismarck, ND. They resided in Bismarck where Ray worked at Corwin Churchill, H.A. Thompson and MDU until 1970. He was then transferred to Carrington while working for MDU. In 1973, they bought the Little Store and the Grand Theatre. They sold the Little Store in 1976, and closed the theatre in 1982, and then opened the Budget Shop. In the early 1990’s, Ray started his own business of Budget Beverages and Advertising. Through the years, Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing and being a flag man at the race track by Barlow. He was a member of the McCreary-Bonderud VFW Post #3524, Knights of Columbus, Cooties, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Jaycee’s for a short time. Ray is survived by his wife, Gayle; his 3 sons, Don (Becky Housker) Kuss, Roseau, MN, Brent (Codi) Kuss, Woodworth, ND, and Jeff (Julie) Kuss, Mandan, ND; his 1 daughter, Candice (Duane) Sauvageau, Carrington; his 6 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sarah, Chayla, Brekka, Cyrena, and Layton; and his 2 brothers, Larry (Teri) Kuss and Henry Kuss, both of Strasburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; his niece, Rebecca Kuss; and brother-in-law, Monte Schneider. FUNERAL SERVICE: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM INTERMENT: ND Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND, Friday at 1:00 PM |
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Name: Linda and Roger
Date: 06/12/13
Message: Gayle and families. All our Sympathy, Love and Prayers. Your budget shop brings back many memories of Ray and you. The memories always live on in our hearts even thou our loved ones reside in Heaven now. May Gods healing hand help you all thru this difficult time.
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Name: Linda Maier Held
Date: 6/6/2013
Message: Gayle and family,
Berna notified me of Rays passing. I haven't seen you guys for a very long time, but have been remembering the early days of you and Ray courting. What fun we had -those were some good days. You guys clicked and were an instant item...And now he is with the Lord and you and your family will miss him dearly I know. Prayers for you as you go thru the days ahead.
Take care
Linda Maier Held
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Name: Lori Chambers
Date: 6/5/13
Message: Dear Gayle and Family, I was so very sorry to hear that Ray had died. I recall the days (many years ago!) when you and Ray - and those four cute little tykes - lived next door to my parents. I will always remember him as a busy, good-natured, friendly man. Blessings to you and yours, Gayle. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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Name: Linda Gessner
Date: 06052013
Message: Brent & Codi and girls
My heart goes out to you. Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Maybe he and Stuart are meeting up there in heaven. I'm sorry we didn't know him. May the Lord bless you and his memory.
Linda
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Name: Diane Dosch-Huck
Date: 6/5/2013
Message: Gayle and family - So sorry to hear of Ray's death. I have many fond memories of your family during our time in Carrington and when we would return to visit. May God guide Ray into Heaven on this glorious day.
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Name: Mary & Dave Nelson
Date: 6-3-13
Message: Gayle and family,
We were so sad to hear of Ray's death. We were shocked and are so very sorry. This must be difficult for all of you. Please remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray was a kind soul, he will be missed by all who knew him. One never met or passed Ray without a smile, wave and hello. He was such a nice man and neighbor. May God bless his memory.
Blessings to you all,
Dave and Mary
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Name: Dave Seifert
Date: June 4, 2013
Message: Ray was in our Veteran's Support Group in Jamestown until his health prevented him from attending. Ray was a great gentleman and a proud Veteran who served his country honorably. He will be missed in our group. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ray's family.
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Name: Mistyl Sauvageau
Date: 6-3-13
Message: My sympathy to you Gayle and family
Ray was a good man, one of the last true Gentlemen, At Candi and DJ's wedding, my car battery went dead and all the wedding gifts were locked in my electric trunk and Ray asked what was wrong and said he would fix it and it would be okay. He went right out the afternoon before the wedding and got everything fixed and running again, blessings to Ray. He was the kind of person that could carry on a good conversation with you and you knew that he was interested in what you had to say. Blessing to Ray, may he reside with the angels now. Prayers to all of you.
Take care, Mistyl Sauvageau