Raymond J. Schommer, Combined Locks, age 87, died Thursday October 29, 2015 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, surrounded by his family. He was born in Freedom on May 25, 1928 to the late Leo and Jennie (Arnoldussen) Schommer. Ray served in the Army from 1949-1951 during the Korean War. He married Betty Scheller on May 10, 1958 at St. Nicholas Parish in Freedom. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2012 after 53 years of marriage. Ray was an active member of St. Paul Parish. He was also a member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 and the Freedom V.F.W. Post 7692 and was a past commander of both organizations. In June of 2015, he was humbled and honored to visit Washington DC as part of the Wisconsin Old Glory Honor Flight.

Ray's hobbies included throwing horseshoes, bowling and playing cards. He also enjoyed camping and fishing. Ray never turned down a bowl of ice cream.

Raymond is survived by his children: Debora (Randy) Markusen, Mountain; Tim (Carla) Schommer, Combined Locks; Carol Schommer, Kaukauna; Eileen (Scott) Buss, Appleton; Julie (Bob) Wyngaard, Kimberly; and James (Tracy) Schommer, Kimberly; grandchildren: Jesse (Mandy) and Wesley Markusen, Kim (Justin) Ringler, Luke Wyngaard, Marlee and Sydney Buss, Reece and Phin Schommer; great grandchildren: Khaleesi and Quinten Markusen, Lane and Nolan Ringler; sister: Anna DeCoster; and sisters-in-law: Helen Schommer, Gloria (Bill) Hughes, Janice Gerlach, Mary Lou (Norman) Wilkens and Pearl Scheller. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends,

In addition to his parents and wife Betty, Raymond was preceded in death by his daughters: Janet and Nancy; father and mother-in-law: Walter and Esther Scheller; siblings: Jack (Marcella), Merle and Hazel Schommer, Betty (Chuck) Coppus, Gladys (Hank) Anschutz, Fran (Tom) Thompson and infants Eileen and Leo; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Jake Scheller, Bernelda (Carl) Hackbarth, Gerald Gerlach and Mark DeCoster.

Visitation will be held Wednesday November 4, 2015 at ST. PAUL PARISH (410 Wallace St. Combined Locks) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Andrew Kysely will officiate. Committal St. Paul Cemetery.