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Ray Weisenburger
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Raymond “Ray” Weisenburger, age 85, of New Rockford, ND, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford. He was born May 20, 1930 in Tuttle, North Dakota to Peter and Helena (Rath) Weisenburger. He was the ninth of ten children. The family moved to New Rockford when he was a child. He married Rita Elken on September, 24, 1950, at New Rockford, and they raised three children there. They farmed, and he later owned his own painting and texturing business. He also worked at the New Rockford Public School as a Custodian for many years. Ray was an avid outdoorsman and was a hell of a shot. He enjoyed many hours hunting and fishing. He loved to spend time in his workshop building personalized keepsakes for his grandchildren. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy and he loved to watch them in sports and activities. He loved his family. He is remembered for his comforting singing voice which he shared with the community at weddings, funerals and in church. He enjoyed competing with his friends throwing dice at the bakery and at Rockford Cafe, his home away from home. Ray is survived by his children, Allan (Gail) Weisenburger of New Rockford; Marlin (Valerie) Weisenburger of New Rockford; Shelley (Bruce) Eisenzimmer of West Fargo; 7 grandchildren, Tashia (Fred) Weisenburger Pomroy, Reed (Jenna) Weisenburger, Lucas (Terah) Weisenburger, Preston (Kelsey Turcotte) Weisenburger, Megan Weisenburger, Nicole (Eric Lehmann) Eisenzimmer, Nicolas (Lexi Hofer) Eisenzimmer; and 5 great-grandchildren, Willa Pomroy, Brody and Kaci Weisenburger, Alex and Austin Weisenburger. Ray is also survived by one brother, Richard Weisenburger, New Rockford; and a sister, Agnes Stilwell, Coarsegold, California. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; his parents; his brother and sisters, Lydia (Gottfred) Weber, Annie (Ed) Walz, Bert (Erna) Weisenburger; Alvina (Bill) Sanders, Albert (Marion) Weisenburger, Emma (Roy) Brown, Lorraine (Elmer) Mehlhoff; and a step-mother, Martha Weisenburger.
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Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford |
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Name: Ardis Weber
Date: 11-21-15
Message: So sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Ray. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Arnie and Ardis Weber
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Name: Don and Doulie Pfaff
Date: 11/21/2015
Message: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. He was a very special man and we know he will be greatly missed.
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Name: Gaylen Weisenburger
Date: 11-20-15
Message: Family and Friends of Ray,
One of my most vivid memories of Uncle Ray was when my big brother died 53 years ago. Uncle Ray came to our house later that day and gave my dad a hug, actually a big embrace. That was the first time I ever saw that kind of compassion and caring between two grown men. So, from my family to yours, our thought and prayers are with you in this difficult time. And remember to hug freely!!!