nd was united in marriage to Erma Kolacia in September of 1948, the couple established their home in Fort Dodge. Ray worked as a meat cutter for 31 years, which included owning and operating Ray's Meat Market from 1967 to 1979. In 1980, he became employed with Department of Labor and worked as a Veterans Representative until retiring in 1998. He was a life member of Holy Trinity Parish, the V.F.W. Post 1856, American Legion Post 130, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 29. Ray served as the past Commander of the Disabled Veterans; past Commander of the Webster County Veterans Council; and served on the Webster County Veteran Affairs Commission. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.