Obituary of Ray Tremblay

Raymond P. Tremblay, age 85, was united in Heaven with his granddaughter, Samantha and sister, Patricia on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Ray was born on February 18, 1937 in Marinette, WI to Wilfred & Taimi (Lahti) Tremblay. He was married to Joanne Schiltz on May 5, 1962 in Milwaukee. They recently celebrated 60 years together. Ray worked at Tomahawk Tissue for many years and later with Louisiana Pacific in the storeroom. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. He was an avid Wisconsin sports fan. His favorite times were spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. Ray is survived by his wife – Joanne Tremblay; daughters – Brenda (Gary) Jones, Jodi (John) Gunther, and Michelle (Randy) Boehlert all of Tomahawk; and 5 grandchildren (Jeremy (Sami), Daniel (Katie), Leeanne, Hunter, and Alexis). Ray is further survived by his sisters – Kathy (Jim) Talbacka of Ishpeming, MI and Diane Uimari of Marquette, MI; and three brothers-in-law – Walter “Ronnie” (Jean) Schiltz, Jerry (Sandy) Schiltz and Danny (Mary) Schiltz. Ray is preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Samantha, a sister Patricia, and two brothers-in-law, Dave and Paul. The Mass of Christian Burial for Ray Tremblay will take place at 1:00PM on Friday, December 16, 2022 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Fr. Louis Maram Reddy will officiate. Visitation will take place in the church from 11:00AM until the time of Mass at 1:00PM. Burial will be in Prairie Rapids Cemetery in the spring. The Tremblay family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to CNA’s Stacie and Michelle for the love and care they gave to Ray. Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com