Raymond O. Schlosser, age 68 of Durand, died peacefully Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home in Durand.

Ray was born on July 3, 1954 in Durand. He was the son of Edward and Rosella (Bauer) Schlosser. Ray grew up on the Schlosser family farm that was established by his grandfather, Oscar in 1908. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Lima and graduated from Mondovi High School in 1972. While in high school, Ray enjoyed football where he was a highly decorated athlete and earned the nickname, Tank. After high school, Ray worked on the family farm with his father and brother Steve. Ray married Ruth Benson in 1977 the first love of his life. Together they had three children Reed, Troy and Courtney. Ruth died as a result of cancer in 1996. In 1998, Ray got together with his life-long friend, Ruby (Eileen) Benson, his “Gem”. They have been life partners and greatest friends since.

Ray enjoyed fireworks, hunting, golfing, chess and bowling. He served on the Durand Rural Fire Department Board and the Mondovi Fire Department Board. Ray served as a Supervisor for the Town of Canton for many years. He loved his time on the farm and spending time with his grandchildren. Most of all, Ray loved spending time being around the ones he loved.

Ray is survived by his children Troy of Mondovi and Courtney (Jordan) Giedd of Ellsworth, significant other, Ruby Benson of Durand, grandchildren Ellis, Tessa and Benton, his grandpup Mika, siblings Judy Ecker, Ed (Joan), Evonne (John) Steger, Steve (JoAnn), Mary Timm and Terese (Mark) Nickeas, brother-in-law Mike (Deb) Bloss, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth, son Reed in infancy, sisters Pat Bloss and Ruth Ann, sister-in-law Pat Schlosser, brother-in-law Reid Timm and nephew Max Timm.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00PM-7:00PM Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand.

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

Condolences

1. Annette Anibas Poeschel July 28, 2023, at 4:19pm

   Sending condolences for your loss of Raymond a great guy! He always reminded
   Me if his Dad Uncle Eddie! Sending prayers and love for strength to get through this difficult time. Love cousin, Annette Marie Poeschel

2. Sharon Moran July 14, 2023, at 4:51pm

   Condolences ???? your dad seemed like a very loveable man

3. Gayle R (Elkinton) Johnson July 12, 2023, at 8:59am

   Dearest Schlosser family and friends. I extend my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to all family and friends. Ray and I were friends ever since highschool! Also have kept in contact all throughout the years. Ray was a kind and genuine soul and amazing father and friend. He loved his Wife Ruth deeply. The countryside and his fur friends and children and grands for sure! Loved his pictures. Ray will be forever missed and always remembered in the highest regard.

4. Marilyn Sinz July 4, 2023, at 3:02am

   So sorry for the loss of your brother! Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

5. John and Judy Parr July 3, 2023, at 2:27pm

   our sympathy to all Hugs all around

6. Dan and Diana Bauer July 3, 2023, at 8:54am

   So sorry to hear of Dan’s first cousin, Ray’s passing. Ray was kind and caring. I will miss his Facebook posts about his outings with Ruby.
   Diana Bauer

7. Joanne Berger Gonitzke July 2, 2023, at 5:58am

   So sorry to hear of the loss of another former neighbor. We Bergers lived just down the road on a farm. Thoughts and prayers!

8. Rick & Estella Bauer July 1, 2023, at 9:37pm

   Our Deepest Sympathy on your loss.

9. Carissa Dennery July 1, 2023, at 6:55pm

   Ray was such a kindhearted and loving person. I really loved him.

10. Jan Martin July 1, 2023, at 6:06pm

    I am so sorry for the loss of Ray. He was a kind, sweet soul. I loved his sense of humor. Prayers for all of his loved ones. ????????❤️

11. Elizabeth Bauer July 1, 2023, at 3:51pm

    Very sorry for your loss. Ray was a good guy full of love. Have many good memories visiting his family growing up. RIP Raymond!

12. Colleen & Tom Garnevicus July 1, 2023, at 1:57pm

    Ray was a kind, caring, gentle soul—the best friend and neighbor we could ever have. We will miss him a lot! Our sympathy to Ruby, his siblings, his children and grandchildren, and Mika and Hope.

13. John E Schlosser III July 1, 2023, at 1:52pm

    God Bless my First Cousin Ray.
    He was always smiling.
    May he rest in peace and let perpetual light shine upon him.
    God Bless the Schlosser family.
    The VA Schlosser Family.????????????

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