Raymond “Ray” Vincent Horvath, age 82, of Rapid River, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba,
Ray was born on May 10, 1939 in Lincoln Park, Michigan, the son of Vincent Horvath and Stella Kuslics. He owned and operated Ray’s Heating and Cooling for many years and was a member of the Wellspring Community Church in Escanaba. He loved the Lord, loved his family and was a great encourager. He had a great sense of humor, was always ready with a joke and loved to make people laugh. He also loved to play games, was very competitive and hated to lose.
Ray is survived by his children, Lisa (Arnie) Harris of Rapid River, MI, Linda (Robin) Euclide of Abrahams, WI and Raylene Harris of Monroe, MI; grandchildren, Tom Melling, Josh, Brandon and Zak Euclide, Lonie E., Charles W. And Katie R. Harris, Arnie R. Harris, Melynda R. Ligget and Melissa A. Morales
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Horvath and his sister, Edna Mae Wallinger.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 22 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 PM with Pastor Paul Culbertson officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Wellspring Community Church in Escanaba. Ray will be laid to rest in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
Kay Van Brocklin - Gladstone, MI
Mary and family…..we just learned about Rays passing into glory to be with his Savior. Please know that if we were home we would be attending the memorial service for Ray. He was such a good man and always, always had a joke to share, he really loved people and it showed. We will remember you in prayer and will be there with you in our hearts and thoughts. Love and hugs to you and your family Kay & Rod.
Rhonda Constantino - New London , WI
Linda, Raylene and Lisa so sorry on the loss of your Dad. Ray was a great man. Ray and Mary where such good friends with my parents and everyone in my family. Always had a new joke to tell every time I would see him. I remember his train setup in the basement when we where kids and I would sleep over he would always run it for us. Memories. Sorry I can’t make it up on Wednesday but know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs. With love your friend Rhonda❤
Pastor Bill - RAPID RIVER, MI
Sorry for your loss, always know in your heart that Ray is in a better place, and telling jokes, with his hardy laugh.
The Congregational Church in Rapid River.
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