Raymond Alvin Shaw

MADISON - Some things about Ray Shaw: He was just hours away from celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Linda, when he passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014. A pretty funny guy, he always had a story to share or joke to tell. He was a window treatment expert thanks to a sales career that started at Graber Co. in Middleton and took him to Charlotte and Winston-Salem, N.C. He liked golf, especially when it involved Bingo, Bango, Bongo and his nephews and sons-in-law. He didn’t like hiking on Father’s Day (but went anyway!). When it came to home improvements, he always accepted a helping hand. He made a mean brandy old-fashioned. He was a travelin’ man, visiting all 50 states and multiple countries. He enjoyed pinochle, cribbage, scrabble, and an occasional visit to Ho-Chunk. He could promenade and do-si-do with the best of ‘em. His brothers were named Tom, Dick, and Harry (no lie!). He had friends all around the country and world. He loved a really good peach. He will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by his wife, Linda; his daughters Sally Wood, Sandi (Ron) Reichert, and Melissa (Ed) Pierick; his grandchildren: Tristan and Mason, Ben and Owen, Erin, Nora, and Renee; his sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews, and many, many friends. A special thanks to Pat and Roxanne, Staci Marrese-Wheeler and the staff at Agrace HospiceCare. Memorial Services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2014, with the Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler presiding. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ray’s name to Lakeview Moravian Church or the Madison Jazz Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.