Raymond Eugene "Ray" Kadrmas
February 01, 1935 - July 23, 2020
Obituary
MIDDLETON - Raymond Eugene "Ray" Kadrmas, age 85, of Middleton, passed away on July 23, 2020, at VA Hospital. He was born on Feb. 1, 1935, in Dickinson, N.D., the son of Anton and Emma (Pirkl) Kadrmas. Ray graduated from Dickinson High School, then worked throughout the country in the oil industry for two years. He served as a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Ray graduated with an engineering degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering after his service to our nation. His education allowed him to have a distinguished 34-year career with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation. He married LaVonne Frisch in 1979 and Ray and LaVonne enjoyed traveling throughout the world in retirement. Ray also cherished time spent with family and friends. He was a member of Madison Elks Club, a lector and former choir member at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Middleton. His military service was celebrated during a Badger Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in 2016.
Ray is survived by his wife, LaVonne; daughter, Kelly (Mike) Schmidt; four sons, Glenn (Sue) Kadrmas, Neil (Rose) Kadrmas, Paul (Danna) McClelland, and John (Annette) McClelland; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Vivian Anvik.
The family would like to thank the remarkable caregivers of Brookdale Middleton Stonefield who provided Ray with compassionate and dignified care during his last year of life. We are also grateful for the exceptional staff of the VA Hospital in Madison who were attentive to Ray’s comfort.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, with Father Brian Wilk presiding. Burial will follow with military honors at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Aug 1, 2020 @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Aug 1, 2020 @ 12:30 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI null
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Memories
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Raymond Kadrmas. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on September 24, 2016.
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Ann Johnston
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Our sympathy to Lavonne and all her family. Always enjoyed seeing both of you at Mass. He always had a friendly hello.
Ann & Glenn Johnston
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Hy Maly Miller
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Sincere Sympathy to the family of Ray. I met Ray when I was working for the City of Middleton Public Works. I was the water utility clerk. We had many conversations during my 20 years there. I also met him at Capitol Chordsmen's Performance at Middleton PAC.
Peace and Love,
Hy Maly Miller and Jim Miller
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rosemary zimmerman
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My sympathy LaVonne Ray was a great guy. Lots of good memories.
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George Simousek
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To Lavonne and family,
Evan though I knew you and Ray for a short time, my interaction with Ray always left me with a smile and a sense of gratification. I was saddened to read of his passing.
George Simousek former neighbor
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Judy & Ray Norris
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I'm so sorry, LaVonne. My deepest Sympathy to you and family.