Raymond Spence
June 02, 1934 - September 05, 2023
Obituary
Raymond Joseph Spence, age 89, of Deforest, Wisconsin, passed away on September 5, 2023. Ray was born on June 2, 1934 in Minnesota and was raised on a farm.
Ray was married to Nancy on April 14, 1956. Ray and Nancy enjoyed golfing, skiing, traveling, and watching Wisconsin sporting events. Ray will be remembered as a devoted husband and father. He was kind, hardworking, had a great sense of humor and loved his family.
Survivors include: Nancy Spence, wife of 67 years; two children, Sandy Peterson (Bruce) and Patty Spence (Tim); brother, Jim Spence (Theresa), sister Joan Wittman; five grandchildren, Lyndsey Drake, Alison Drake, Travis Drake (Sami), Heather Freye (Jesse), Ryan Freye (Ashton); and three great grandchildren; Leland Drake, Collins and Bennett Freye, Liberty Roper.
Ray was preceded in death by; father and mother, James and Margaret Spence, a sister Mary; father and mother-in-law, Frank and Martha Mikkelson; brother-in-law, Wayne Wittman; sisters-in-law, Jacqueline Muffleman and Virginia Miller.
A private ceremony and celebration of life will be held on October 7, 2023. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Service & Cremation Service
DeForest Chapel
6924 Lake Road
608-846-4250