Raymond "Ray" Edward Swagger age 85, was surrounded by family as he was ushered to his heavenly home on January 23, 2021. His devotion to his family, especially his dear wife Kathryn, and his firm belief in God gave him hope during his cancer struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Ray was born to Raymond Ralph and Vadine (Seekins) Swagger, in Amery WI on January 4, 1936.

He attended high school in Wabasha, MN, voluntarily entered the Navy in 1953, served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged 1957. He married Kathryn (Dankers) Swagger on October 24, 1958 in Red Wing MN. He attended Brown Institute in Minneapolis, MN for Computer Science, had a rewarding career at Mohawk Data Sciences, followed by successful business ventures.

Ray fully enjoyed his lake house (especially entertaining his grandchildren) and community in Summit Lake WI, was a long-time member at Accession Evangelical Lutheran Church Antigo WI, played guitar in numerous bands, appreciated classic cars, was genuinely interested in people's lives, and was always the life of the party.

Ray was blessed with a large and loving family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathryn, Summit Lake WI; daughter Linda (Charles), New Berlin WI and son Terry, Summit Lake WI; grandchildren Charles (Carly), Robert, Emily Maris, Eddy (Terri), Anthony, Amy, and Michael (Danielle) Swagger; great-grandchildren William, Grace and Liliana Swagger; siblings Roger (Sharon) Swagger and Arlyce (Denis) Marek; cherished brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by an infant daughter Lori; parents; and brothers Jarold, Dale and Ronald Swagger.

There will be a Christian Burial and Celebration of Life later in the year. The family gratefully declines flowers. Memorials can be sent to the family and made in his honor to either LeRoyer Hospice Services Antigo WI, or Cancer Research Institute New York NY, or Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church Antigo WI.