Raymond "Ray" A. Weiss

Raymond “Ray” A. Weiss, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon.

He was born July 28, 1931 in the town of Bern, son of the late William Sr. and Louise (Johnas) Weiss.  On June 6, 1992, he married Joanne (Zahn) Kinalu at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield.  She preceded him in death on May 16, 2006.  He married Virginia (Linder) Springer on May 14, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.  She survives.

Ray farmed the family farm until his retirement, then worked for Jerry Blinker and Dave Knotts in his later years.  Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed camping, traveling, hunting, fishing, cooking at church functions and bus trips to the casino.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia; five step-sons, David (Alice) Springer, Wausau, Daniel Springer, Marathon, Ernie (Mary) Springer, Marathon, Fred (Patty) Springer, Milwaukee and Jerry (Brenda) Springer, Wausau; 11 step grandchildren; 13 step great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends further survive.

Besides his parents and first wife, Joanne, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and William Jr.; and one step daughter-in-law, Nancy Springer.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens.  Rev. George Graham will preside.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Athens.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com