Ray passed away peacefully at age 84 on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. Beloved husband of Beverly. Cherished father of Susan (David) Schultz, Appleton, Steven (Sharon) Gerds, Greenfield. Treasured grandfather of Tim (Rachel) Martin, Green Bay, Valerie (Garret Warzynski) Gerds, Hendersonville, NC, Tyler Gerds, Greenfield. Dear brother of Warren (Kathleen) Gerds, Green Bay as well as many other relatives and friends.
Ray was preceded in death by his first wife Carol, son Jon, infant daughter Julie, his parents, two brothers, and his in-laws.
Ray was a lifetime member of Steamfitters Union Local 601 in Milwaukee. In addition, Ray was a friend of Bill W. since the year 1985.
Memorial services for Ray will be at Peace Lutheran Church, Ft. Myers, Florida. The service will be live streamed on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. and will be available for a short time after on the church website for those who are unable to view it live. peaceftmyers.com/livestream.html
Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, Ft. Myers, FL is assisting the family.
