Raymond B Stone
November 25, 1917 - January 13, 2013
Obituary
POYNETTE- Raymond Benjamin Stone, age 95, of Poynette, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. He was born on Nov. 25, 1917 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Benjamin and Martha Stone. On Oct. 30, 1943, Raymond was united in marriage to Marcella “Marce” Cibert. During World War II, he served in the 14th Air Force as a fighter pilot and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal of Honor. Raymond enjoyed flying with the flying tigers, watersking and other watersports, He was an avid outdoorsman who spent much time hunting and fishing. Together with his family, Ray raised horses and attended many horse shows. Along with being an industrial arts high school teacher for more than 30 years, Ray coached wrestling and was honored in 2 Hall of Fames in Iowa and Wisconsin. He was a charter member of the Wisconsin Wrestling Association. Ray was instrumental in starting community wrestling programs. During the summers, Ray also worked in construction. He is survived by his wife, Marcella “Marce”; children, Karen (Duaine) Radtke, Jack Stone, Susan (Steven) Olson; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Louis Stone; and sister, Bonnie Stone. Funeral services will be held at DEKORRA LUTHERAN CHURCH, N3099 Smith Road, Poynette, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, with the Rev. Ryan Rouse presiding. Burial will follow at Dekorra Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Wisconsin Wresting Association or to Paralyzed Veterans Association. The family would like to express a special thank you to the Good Samaritan Home for the care they gave to Ray. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
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Burial will follow at Dekorra Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at DEKORRA LUTHERAN CHURCH, N3099 Smith Road, Poynette, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, with the Rev. Ryan Rouse presiding.
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Jeff Meixelsperger
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Ray Stone was one of my teachers (and coaches) at River Valley HS Spring Green WI, 1977. I now hold 2 undergraduate degrees and an MBA. Mr Stone was and is one of the few teachers I remember as a man that really cared about whether students learned. He was soft spoken yet you always knew he meant what he said. I never knew he was a war hero too. May God bless Raymond's soul and his family.
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Ed Fox
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I was on the wrestling team in Berlin
1961-1965. Coach Stone was always pushing us to be, not only better wrestlers but to be better people.
Had great respect for the man.
God bless you all.
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Patricia Nissenbaum
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My condolences on the passing of Ray. I remember him from many horse shows in the area around Sauk County growing up. He was one of people always ready to give a youngster a hand.
Less and less of the Saddle Club members left. Time stops for no one.....
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Patricia Nissenbaum (Jack's daughter)
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Monica (Weidner) Waletzko
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Sue..you probably don't remember me but I attended RVHS with you and was in musicals in school with you as well. I remember your father as a good wrestling coach. It seemed to me that he always wore a smile and was a kind man.
Just wanted to express my sympathies to you and your family. Both of my parents are gone and I know it's hard.
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kelsey lee
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To the family of Raymond Benjamin Stone,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;l8) With sympathy,
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Terry & Joanne Schulenburg
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We wish to express our deepest sympathies in the passing of Ray. He and his family were great neighbors when the Schulenburg's farmed just up the road. Lester passed away July 15, 2011. I remember the great times when Ray would be talking with us with his dog, Rebel, who was trained extremely well. Ray use to call Sue "Goofy" all the time. Treasure the memories. He will always be with you in your hearts. Terry and Joanne Schulenburg