Raymond “Ray” H. Henrichs

1936-2021

Raymond “Ray” H. Henrichs, 85, of the town of Browning passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Medford. A memorial mass for Ray took place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial followed at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, with military honors performed by Medford Honors Team. Visitation took place at Hemer Funeral Home - Medford Chapel on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 from 4 p.m. until the time of a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation continued at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of mass at 11 a.m.

Ray was born on June 19, 1936 to Hubert and Mary (Werner) Henrichs, in Medford; he was the eighth of 14 children. He graduated from Medford High School in 1954. His first job was as a milk truck driver for Art Albright. He started working for Medford Co-op in 1958 at the feed mill and fertilizer plant. He was drafted in 1959 and was in the Army until September 1962. He returned to the Co-op and retired in 2006. He then worked part time in the propane department for eight more years. He married Mary Piller in 1963 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; she survives.

Ray enjoyed hunting, bowling, playing softball, and getting together with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by his sons, Craig (Jessica) of Stetsonville and Jamie (Tami) and Ryan, both of Medford; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold (Carol), Peter (Esther), David (Lorrain), Jim (Mary); sisters, Mary Ann Henrichs, Rita (Harold) Rudolph, Loretta Fischer, and Carol (Eldor) Buenning; brother-in-law, Jim Bains; sister-in-law, Rose Henrichs. Ray is further survived by other family and friends.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Edward, Nicholas, and Norbert; two sisters, Imelda and Karen. He was also preceded in death by some nephews.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

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