Ray Dettman, of Antigo, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at home surrounded by family. He was 88 years old. He was born on November 1, 1932, in Glencoe, MN a son of Edward and Lydia (Oltman) Dettman. He married Ruby Hull on May 18, 1985.
He served in the United States Air Force from March 12, 1950 to February 1, 1953. Ray was one of the first to be stationed at the Antigo Radar Base.
Mr. Dettman was a Dairy Farmer for 30 years. He worked at Spycalla and Schroeder potato farms. He also worked at Zelazoski Wood Products. Mr. Dettman drove school bus for Malliette Bus Company for 40 years before stepping aside in 2011.
Ray was a member of the Devine-Menting American Legion Post 525 in Phlox.
Mr. Dettman traveled with his family to Germany and Canada. Both he and his wife are adult family providers. He enjoys farming, traveling, fishing, gardening, flowers, baking, cooking and biking.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby; five daughters, Suzanne (Dennis) Igl of Antigo, Lisa (Edward) Ullman of Antigo, Paula (Ron) Campbell of Charlotte, NC, Renee (Douglas) Smith of Green Bay and Robyn (Mark) Rosio of Deerbrook; grandchildren, Jonathan (Vickie) Igl, Stephanie (Ramon) Pinto, Matthew, Michael and Shane(Heather) Ullman, Lydia, Marcus and Sophia Rosio, Olivia, Anika and Ila Smith; ten great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mary Anstutz of Antigo. He will also be missed by his little buddy, Oliver.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward; mother, Lydia Schauer; daughter, Rana Dettman; granddaughter, Payge Noelle Zynda; brother, Howard (Helen) Dettman; and a brother-in-law, Dennis Anstutz.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Polar with Rev. Donald Engebretson officiating. Burial will take place in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery with the Phlox American Legion providing Military Honors.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
The service can be viewed live on the St. Peter Lutheran Church Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/stpeterpolar
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Ruby, Ray was a gentle and wonderful man. You have my most sincere condolences. No words can lift the burden you are feeling right now, but I sure wish I could ease them a bit. I am sending prayers to you and you family.
I loved my Uncle Ray!❤️ May he rest in peace and dwell in paradise with God.
I loved my Uncle Ray!❤️ May he rest in peace, and dwell in the Paradise of God.
Ruby and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time! We always enjoyed having Ray stop by the shop for some good conversation! He was good at it! I have fond memories throwing darts, and shooting pool @ Vandorfs! with Ray and Ruby! God Bless You All !
So sorry to read about Ray’s passing. I knew Ray as a bus driver for my students. He was a good driver and such a nice person. I am sure he will be greatly missed.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. We are thinking of you Diane and Eugene Stefanski
I remember so many family get together & Uncle Ray was always there withe that beautiful smile on his face. He is in peace now & his heavenly family has welcomed him with their smiles. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family members. God Bless You All.
Dear Ruby and Family. I am thinking of you and your family and praying for you. Please accept my condolences. Hugs to everyone Donna Bazille
Ruby, please know I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. My heart goes out to you and your family❣️.
Love,
June Barnes
I'm so sorry for your loss.
There just are no words. We will keep your entire family in our Thoughts & Prayers! May he now Rest In Peace with Rana & Payge in GOD’S heavenly kingdom. We offer our sincerest condolences🙏🙏Love you all❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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