Raymond Oestreich
Raymond L. Oestreich, 95, Marshfield, formerly of Loyal, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Stoney River Assisted Living in Marshfield with his loving family by his side. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Rev. Daniel Zimmerman officiated, and burial followed in Loyal Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eric Bauer, Blake Bauer, Jace Prior, Greg Oestreich, Gordon Noeldner and Perry Abel.
Raymond Lynn Oestreich was born in Marshfield on December 21, 1927, to Alfred R. and Alvina A. (Lucht) Oestreich. He was raised on the family farm and received his education in Loyal area schools, graduating from Loyal High School. He continued to live on the family farm after graduation. On Sept. 11, 1954, Ray was united in marriage to Marie E. Noeldner at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal, and together they farmed and raised several thousand chickens. The farm was a stop off place for many neighbors, friends and relatives who loved to come and visit and enjoy good food and conversation, and listen to Ray’s humor. No matter where their home was, these traditions moved with them. Ray began work with the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier, retiring after 19 years. During that time, the farm was sold and a new home built in 1977. After retiring, Ray was a volunteer driver for Clark County. He bowled with the Mixed Couples League at the Loyal Bowling Alley and was part of a dartball league for many years. He and Marie enjoyed traveling, taking many trips by bus and train.
Ray was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church where his faith in God was instilled and remained a very important part of his life.
He is survived by one daughter: Rhonda (Ed) Bauer of Greenwood; three grandchildren: Eric (Tracy) Bauer of Loyal, Cara Prior of Loyal and Blake (Dani Benz) Bauer of Spencer; four great-grandchildren: Jace, Laila, Jaxton and Lydia; three sisters-in-law: Joan Newberry, Jeanette (Gary) Oswald and Carolyn (Archie, Jr.) Vanderhoof, all of Marshfield; two brothers-in-law: Larry (Barb) Noeldner of Marshfield and Duane Noeldner of Loyal; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marie, on Feb. 21, 2022; his sister, Mildred (Herman) Stange; his brother, Elmer (Lenora) Oestreich; and two brothers-in-law, Kenneth and William Noeldner.
Special thank you to Stoney River Assisted Living staff and residents, and Breanna and Lynn with St. Croix Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Loyal. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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