Raymond A. King, 93, formerly of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014, at Agrace Hospice Care of Madison, WI. He was born on December 4, 1920, in Ewen, MI, the son of the late Arthur and Louise (Bouvier) King. Raymond received his education in Ewen, graduating from Ewen High. Following high school Raymond joined the U.S. Army serving in the European Theater during WWII. In 1949 he moved to Kenosha and began working for American Motors Corporation where he worked for 33 years retiring in 1983. On March 6, 1950, he married Marie E. Hasenberg at St. James Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2007. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, where he served as a Lector, Server, and Eucharistic Minister with the parish. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent DePaul Society, U.A.W. Retirees, Boy Scout Leader and a volunteer worker at Shady Lawn West. Surviving Raymond are his three sons, Richard (Diane), Gerard (Tammee) and Kenneth (Jackie) King; eight grandchildren, Rachel, Crystal, Katie, Calli, Amanda, Adam, Timothy and MacKenzie; nine great-grandchildren, Tyler, Briana, Joseph, Anthony, Lilly, Andrew, Lacey, Aiden and Sebastian; two sisters, Angela (Merlin) Neimi, Rosemarie (Joseph) Scoviak; and lifelong friend, Mary Ann Shelton. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Ann in infancy; granddaughter, Nicole Lynn; and a brother, Jule King. The family would like to give a special thank you to the V.A. Hospital, Willow Pointe Memory Care and Agrace Hospice Care for the wonderful care given to their father. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Agrace Hospice Care 5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53711, would be appreciated by the family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, at St. James Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery with full military honors to follow.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Raymond’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Greg Sytkowski
March 14, 2014
I remember Mr. King who was friends with my father Mitchell Sytkowski. I remember Mr. King as always smiling and laughing. Very nice guy. Bet my dad and him are swapping some jokes as we speak.
Pat Newell
March 11, 2014
I sincerely give my condolences to Ken King and family and to Ray's two sons and their families; Rick and Gerry King. Your father was always the best neighbor and friend you could have. He was a very religious, kind, and considerate man; who loved his family and his home. He always enjoyed being around his family and would come outside to join in the festivities when everyone was around. I know your family will miss him very much, including all his grandchildren. It wasn't the same when he moved from his home in Kenosha to Madison. I missed seeing him on a daily basis while he was in Madison. I know he is with your mother now (Marie King)and I am sure he is enjoying himself with her once again. The King family is in my prayers and your Dad will be very missed.
Mary Ann Shelton
March 9, 2014
A GIANT OF A MAN, WITH A HEART FILLED WITH LOVE, AND FAITH HAS JOINED THE ANGELS. HE LEAVES BEHIND A SON GERRY AND TAMMEE AND DAUGHTERS WHO BROUGHT HIM SO MUCH LOVE AND CARE DURING HIS DIRE YEARS. OTHERS CARED AND ADMINISTERED WHEN IT WAS THEIR CHOICE, NOT OF OMISSION BUT COMMISION. HEAVEN HAS INCREASED IN ANGELS, THAT'S WHAT HE EPITOMIZED.