Raymond E. Jackson

MADISON- Raymond E. Jackson, age 81, of Madison, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, June 18, 2010, at HospiceCare Inc., in Fitchburg. He was born on Nov. 26, 1928, in Boyd, the son of Elmer and Anna (Joyce) Jackson. Raymond married Sharon Wohlwend on Nov. 8, 1958 in West Bend. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict and was stationed in Alaska. After Raymond was honorably discharged, he graduated from UW-Madison, where he obtained a degree in Civil Engineering. He also received his masters degree. Raymond worked for the State of Wisconsin in Traffic Planning for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and lapidary. Raymond was a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church and volunteered at Olbrich Gardens. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon; children, Kenneth, Paul (Donna), Therese (Hector) Amengual, Lawrence (Laurie) and Mark (Barb); grandchildren, Mitchell, Brandon, Stephanie, Amanda, Adam, Travis, Ryan and Bergen; and brother, John Jackson. Raymond was preceded in death by his daughter, Anne; and three brothers, Bill, Gene and Jerry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. noon at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Olbrich Gardens. The family would like to extend a special thank you to HospiceCare. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Olbrich Gardens. Cemetery: Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation: Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Wednesday. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. noon at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding.