Ray R. Footit, Jr., 70, of Sturtevant, formerly of Mauston, Wis., passed away at WFH - All Saints on Saturday, May 14, 2011. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Oct. 12, 1940, the son of Raymond and Betty (Clark) Footit Sr.
He graduated from Mauston High School. On June 15, 1958, he married the former Patricia Ann Jurkowski in Mauston.
Ray was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways (CF) for over 33 years. He also proudly belonged to the Teamsters Local 200.
He enjoyed the outdoors as well as hunting and fishing. However, he was happiest when in the presence of his family, especially his grandchildren.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Pat of Sturtevant; children, Julie (Darrell) Reynolds of Racine, Randy (Kris) Footit of Wisconsin Dells and Ryan (Michael Propes) Footit of Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Logan (Tristan Schnell) Reynolds of Milwaukee, Malary Reynolds of Racine, Gracelyn Footit of Wisconsin Dells and Cole and Emmalynn Footit of Racine; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Footit of Racine; mother, Betty Footit of Montello; sisters, Nan Pozel of Racine, Sharon (Sonny) Nemitz of Oxford and Floy Calogero of Marietta, Ga.; many nieces and nephews and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, Racine, Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 1 p.m. for the celebration of Ray's life and funeral service with Reverend Kara F. Baylor officiating. His burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
He graduated from Mauston High School. On June 15, 1958, he married the former Patricia Ann Jurkowski in Mauston.
Ray was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways (CF) for over 33 years. He also proudly belonged to the Teamsters Local 200.
He enjoyed the outdoors as well as hunting and fishing. However, he was happiest when in the presence of his family, especially his grandchildren.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Pat of Sturtevant; children, Julie (Darrell) Reynolds of Racine, Randy (Kris) Footit of Wisconsin Dells and Ryan (Michael Propes) Footit of Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Logan (Tristan Schnell) Reynolds of Milwaukee, Malary Reynolds of Racine, Gracelyn Footit of Wisconsin Dells and Cole and Emmalynn Footit of Racine; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Footit of Racine; mother, Betty Footit of Montello; sisters, Nan Pozel of Racine, Sharon (Sonny) Nemitz of Oxford and Floy Calogero of Marietta, Ga.; many nieces and nephews and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, Racine, Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 1 p.m. for the celebration of Ray's life and funeral service with Reverend Kara F. Baylor officiating. His burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Ray R. Footit, Jr., 70, of Sturtevant, formerly of Mauston, Wis., passed away at WFH - All Saints on Saturday, May 14, 2011. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Oct. 12, 1940, the son of Raymond and Betty (Clark) Footit Sr.
He graduated from Mauston High School. On June 15, 1958, he married the former Patricia Ann Jurkowski in Mauston.
Ray was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways (CF) for over 33 years. He also proudly belonged to the Teamsters Local 200.
He enjoyed the outdoors as well as hunting and fishing. However, he was happiest when in the presence of his family, especially his grandchildren.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Pat of Sturtevant; children, Julie (Darrell) Reynolds of Racine, Randy (Kris) Footit of Wisconsin Dells and Ryan (Michael Propes) Footit of Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Logan (Tristan Schnell) Reynolds of Milwaukee, Malary Reynolds of Racine, Gracelyn Footit of Wisconsin Dells and Cole and Emmalynn Footit of Racine; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Footit of Racine; mother, Betty Footit of Montello; sisters, Nan Pozel of Racine, Sharon (Sonny) Nemitz of Oxford and Floy Calogero of Marietta, Ga.; many nieces and nephews and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, Racine, Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 1 p.m. for the celebration of Ray's life and funeral service with Reverend Kara F. Baylor officiating. His burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
He graduated from Mauston High School. On June 15, 1958, he married the former Patricia Ann Jurkowski in Mauston.
Ray was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways (CF) for over 33 years. He also proudly belonged to the Teamsters Local 200.
He enjoyed the outdoors as well as hunting and fishing. However, he was happiest when in the presence of his family, especially his grandchildren.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Pat of Sturtevant; children, Julie (Darrell) Reynolds of Racine, Randy (Kris) Footit of Wisconsin Dells and Ryan (Michael Propes) Footit of Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Logan (Tristan Schnell) Reynolds of Milwaukee, Malary Reynolds of Racine, Gracelyn Footit of Wisconsin Dells and Cole and Emmalynn Footit of Racine; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Footit of Racine; mother, Betty Footit of Montello; sisters, Nan Pozel of Racine, Sharon (Sonny) Nemitz of Oxford and Floy Calogero of Marietta, Ga.; many nieces and nephews and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, Racine, Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 1 p.m. for the celebration of Ray's life and funeral service with Reverend Kara F. Baylor officiating. His burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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