Ray was born on September 3, 1947 to Reinhold and Hedwick (Gimbel) Schott at Pierre SD. He grew up in a German family on the farm near Harrold SD and had to learn English when he started school. They moved to numerous towns before coming to Rapid City in 1955.
Ray attended E. B. Bergquist Elementary, North Junior High, Rapid City High School and obtained Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
Ray worked very hard, starting at age 8 he rode his first motorcycle and started working in a mobile home court. He also worked at the Rapid Theater, Oldsmobile, road construction and at Black Hills Power & Light for six years.
Ray believed “strong people stand up for themselves, stronger people stand up for others.” With that mindset he became a Reserve Officer with the Rapid City Police Department in 1971.
In 1977 Ray was hired as a full time Patrol Officer, and continued with positions at the Police department until he retired in 2007.
Ray received many awards, and belonged to numerous organizations. He held offices in Blue Knights SD, Blue Knights Midwest Regional, South Dakota Peace Officers Assn., and was a member of both Fraternal Order of Police and the Moose Club.
Ray always said his life and family began in 1975 when he met Charlotte “Charlie” Friez, the love of his life. They met on March 3rd and were married on April 25th that same year.
Survivors include his wife, Charlie Schott; daughter, Angie (John) Jelinek; daughter, Marissa (Ermin) Husidic; two grandchildren, Dylan and Erin McNeal; two step-grandchildren, Liliann and Madelynn Jelinek; and two grand puppies that will miss him so much, Coco and Oreo (Husidic). He also has numerous other relatives that survive him.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents (Reiny and Heddy Schott), parents-in-law (Reinhold and Ella Friez), great nephew Spencer Ferrie, brother-in-law Ken Friez and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ray attended E. B. Bergquist Elementary, North Junior High, Rapid City High School and obtained Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
Ray worked very hard, starting at age 8 he rode his first motorcycle and started working in a mobile home court. He also worked at the Rapid Theater, Oldsmobile, road construction and at Black Hills Power & Light for six years.
Ray believed “strong people stand up for themselves, stronger people stand up for others.” With that mindset he became a Reserve Officer with the Rapid City Police Department in 1971.
In 1977 Ray was hired as a full time Patrol Officer, and continued with positions at the Police department until he retired in 2007.
Ray received many awards, and belonged to numerous organizations. He held offices in Blue Knights SD, Blue Knights Midwest Regional, South Dakota Peace Officers Assn., and was a member of both Fraternal Order of Police and the Moose Club.
Ray always said his life and family began in 1975 when he met Charlotte “Charlie” Friez, the love of his life. They met on March 3rd and were married on April 25th that same year.
Survivors include his wife, Charlie Schott; daughter, Angie (John) Jelinek; daughter, Marissa (Ermin) Husidic; two grandchildren, Dylan and Erin McNeal; two step-grandchildren, Liliann and Madelynn Jelinek; and two grand puppies that will miss him so much, Coco and Oreo (Husidic). He also has numerous other relatives that survive him.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents (Reiny and Heddy Schott), parents-in-law (Reinhold and Ella Friez), great nephew Spencer Ferrie, brother-in-law Ken Friez and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ray was born on September 3, 1947 to Reinhold and Hedwick (Gimbel) Schott at Pierre SD. He grew up in a German family on the farm near Harrold SD and had to learn English when he started school. They moved to numerous towns before coming to Rapid City in 1955.
Ray attended E. B. Bergquist Elementary, North Junior High, Rapid City High School and obtained Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
Ray worked very hard, starting at age 8 he rode his first motorcycle and started working in a mobile home court. He also worked at the Rapid Theater, Oldsmobile, road construction and at Black Hills Power & Light for six years.
Ray believed “strong people stand up for themselves, stronger people stand up for others.” With that mindset he became a Reserve Officer with the Rapid City Police Department in 1971.
In 1977 Ray was hired as a full time Patrol Officer, and continued with positions at the Police department until he retired in 2007.
Ray received many awards, and belonged to numerous organizations. He held offices in Blue Knights SD, Blue Knights Midwest Regional, South Dakota Peace Officers Assn., and was a member of both Fraternal Order of Police and the Moose Club.
Ray always said his life and family began in 1975 when he met Charlotte “Charlie” Friez, the love of his life. They met on March 3rd and were married on April 25th that same year.
Survivors include his wife, Charlie Schott; daughter, Angie (John) Jelinek; daughter, Marissa (Ermin) Husidic; two grandchildren, Dylan and Erin McNeal; two step-grandchildren, Liliann and Madelynn Jelinek; and two grand puppies that will miss him so much, Coco and Oreo (Husidic). He also has numerous other relatives that survive him.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents (Reiny and Heddy Schott), parents-in-law (Reinhold and Ella Friez), great nephew Spencer Ferrie, brother-in-law Ken Friez and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ray attended E. B. Bergquist Elementary, North Junior High, Rapid City High School and obtained Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
Ray worked very hard, starting at age 8 he rode his first motorcycle and started working in a mobile home court. He also worked at the Rapid Theater, Oldsmobile, road construction and at Black Hills Power & Light for six years.
Ray believed “strong people stand up for themselves, stronger people stand up for others.” With that mindset he became a Reserve Officer with the Rapid City Police Department in 1971.
In 1977 Ray was hired as a full time Patrol Officer, and continued with positions at the Police department until he retired in 2007.
Ray received many awards, and belonged to numerous organizations. He held offices in Blue Knights SD, Blue Knights Midwest Regional, South Dakota Peace Officers Assn., and was a member of both Fraternal Order of Police and the Moose Club.
Ray always said his life and family began in 1975 when he met Charlotte “Charlie” Friez, the love of his life. They met on March 3rd and were married on April 25th that same year.
Survivors include his wife, Charlie Schott; daughter, Angie (John) Jelinek; daughter, Marissa (Ermin) Husidic; two grandchildren, Dylan and Erin McNeal; two step-grandchildren, Liliann and Madelynn Jelinek; and two grand puppies that will miss him so much, Coco and Oreo (Husidic). He also has numerous other relatives that survive him.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents (Reiny and Heddy Schott), parents-in-law (Reinhold and Ella Friez), great nephew Spencer Ferrie, brother-in-law Ken Friez and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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