Raymond E. Poeschel, age 89 of Durand, died Friday, September 04, 2015 at the Hillview Assisted Living in Mondovi with his family by his side.

Ray was born on September 7, 1925 on the homestead in the Town of Canton, rural Durand. He was the son of John and Sophia (Eide) Poeschel and grew up in the Canton area, attended the Canton Town School and the Mondovi High School. After school, Ray farmed in the Town of Canton all of his life. Ray married Loretta Bauer on October 13, 1947 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in the Town of Lima, rural Durand. After marriage Ray and Loretta continued farming and they raised their family. Over the years on the farm they raised pigs, chickens and cows until later years when the farm became a dairy farm. Being a farmer, Ray never retired, he ran machinery up until his health prevented him from doing so. For the last few months, Ray has been a resident of the Hillview Assisted Living.

Ray enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre and Pfeiffer. He liked attending his children’s and later his grandchildren’s school and sporting events. Most of all he loved spending time with family and friends.

Ray is survived by his wife of 67 years, Loretta, five sons; Herb (Nancy) of Rochester, MN, Don (Monica) of Durand, Doug (Patricia) of Eau Claire, Rex (Belinda) and Ron (Jane), both of Durand, 10 grandchildren; Pam (Patrick), Dawn (Jeremy), Travis (Deedee), Chad (Lori), Kyle (Tammy), Kim (Mark), Olivia (Matt), Mark (Fiancé Mandy), Dusty and Lisa, seven great grandchildren; Jordan, Mason, Miranda, Tori, Ashley, Paityn and Ava, two sisters-in-law; Margaret Poeschel of Menomonie and Pauline Poeschel of Plum City, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, one great granddaughter; Alexa Marie Peterson, three brothers; Harold, Walt and Richard and two sisters; Alice Heike and Ilene Switzenberg.

Funeral Mass will be 11:30 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima in Durand. Rev. Paul Bosco will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Dick & Jan Bates September 14, 2015, at 9:20pm

   Family of Ray Poeschel:
   So sorry for your loss. We will remember Ray in our prayers.

   Dick & Jan Bates

2. Doris & Ron Domeier September 9, 2015, at 5:55am

   So sorry for your loss. Dad and Mom didn't get moved quite soon enough for those card games. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

3. Joanie Berger Gonitzke September 8, 2015, at 7:52am

   So sorry to hear of the passing of one of our former farming neighbors. We used to cheat and set pocket gopher traps on Poeschel land because Ruth and I were too good at catching them and had to expand our territory. Dad matched the county bounty so it was worth it. Sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

4. Sue Munson September 6, 2015, at 10:03pm

   Dear Patty and Doug, So very sorry for your loss. He seemed like a true gentleman. Take care.

5. Larry & Marjorie Whitney September 5, 2015, at 7:20pm

   Dear Poeschel family, our sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. He was a great uncle, he always had time to talk to you. Marjorie & Larry Whitneykxqo

6. Joanne Hewitt September 5, 2015, at 7:01pm

   What a sweet man he was. He will be missed by many. God Bless.

7. Colleen F Garnevicus September 5, 2015, at 6:27pm

   Dear Loretta and Family,
   We were so sorry to hear of Ray's passing--we are in NYC, and will return early Wednesday morning, but we'll see you at the funeral. I hope Ray is getting some good card games in heaven! You are in our thoughts and prayers.

   Colleen & Tom (Forster) Garnevicus

8. Maggi Bramhall September 5, 2015, at 4:45pm

   So sorry to hear of your loss. all are in our prayers.

9. Joe and Jan Drier September 5, 2015, at 3:23pm

   Our Deepest Sympathy! Thoughts & Prayers go out to all your Families...

10. Bonnie (Becker) Miller September 5, 2015, at 3:04pm

    Dear Herb, Nancy and other family members,
    We are so sorry for the loss of you Father, husband, grandfather, brother, and Great Grandfather. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Love, Bonnie and Don

11. John judy parr September 5, 2015, at 10:17am

    Our condolence are with u

12. Nancy Bauer September 5, 2015, at 7:26am

    Our sympathy to all of the Poeschel family. Gary and Nancy Bauer

13. Erin Richardson September 4, 2015, at 4:36pm

    I am truly blessed that I got to know this man. He was always ready to set me in a game of cards, even when I saw him at the nursing home. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to all the Poeschel family.

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