Raymond Emil Zit

Raymond Emil Zit

August 02, 1942 - January 21, 2025

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COTTAGE GROVE - Raymond Emil Zit, age 82, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1942, in Chicago, Ill., to Raymond and Mildred (Bejna) Zit.


Raymond graduated from a Milwaukee High School before going on to attend culinary school. He married Diane Titus on May 2, 2004, in Sun Prairie. He worked as an executive chef for the Maple Bluff Country Club, retiring in 1991.


Raymond was very interested in photography and had a passion for classical music. He would spend his free time reading and traveling, and he could often be found cooking for his loved ones when home. He also had deep love of sports cars.


Raymond is survived by his wife, Diane; sister, Sue Ellen (Richard) Johnson; niece, Heather Smart and her family; nephews, Eric and Paul; and cousin, Judy (Cecil) Butturini. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Raymond.


Private services will be held.
 

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515



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Bob Wright
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I worked with Ray at the Maple Bluff country club in the late 1980s, as line cook and kitchen manager. He was a good mentor, and I have fond memories of those years. Rest in peace, chef Ray! Bob Wright
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Diane Titus
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Just a few words about our time together... We had over 20 years together - some were a struggle since we were total opposites in so many ways. But we learned a lot from each other.. I learned about photography, color, music; Ray learned about fitting in to my large wonderful family. It was hard for him, but he worked at it. We both loved Our Savior's Church and made special friends there including some incredible pastors.Ray's health has been failing over the last 2 years, but he was never resigned to sit around and feel sorry for himself. He often remarked about how happy he was being able to live together in our home. He was especially wonderrful about showing his appreciation for the many tasks I did to make him comfortable as his health weakened. I am fortunate and thankful to have had him in my life. Diane
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Wendy Sell
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Sending my sincere condolences and love to our dear friend Diane, her extended family, and to Ray’s family. I enjoyed our visits over the years with Ray, talking about cars (specifically BMWs), wine, photography, and music. Keeping you in my thoughts, Wendy Thies Sell
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Erik Johnson
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With deepest sympathy,

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