Robert Curtis "Curt" Ray, 62
Robert “Curt” Ray was born to Bob and Iris (Jackson) Ray on April 13, 1955, in Oakland, Nebraska. He passed away July 2, 2017, at his home in Tekamah, Nebraska, after a long battle with ALS at the age of 62 years.
Curt grew up on a farm outside of the Bertha community. He attended a one-room schoolhouse until 6th grade. He graduated from Tekamah-Herman High School in 1973. After high school, he attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor of science degree in business administration.
On June 12, 1976, he married his college sweetheart, Kathy Blanc. They spent their married life in Tekamah, where he started Curt Ray Insurance Agency. He was an active independent insurance agent for 25 years.
He enjoyed flying, boating, gardening, golfing, and coaching. He served the community of Tekamah in many capacities including: Masonic Lodge #31, Tekamah Airport Authority, Tekamah-Herman Ball Association, the Voice of Tiger High, founding board member of Northridge Country Club, coaching 29 teams of Tekamah-Herman softball, and many more organizations.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clara and Nemon Ray and R.C. and Lula Jackson, and father-in-law, Buck Blanc.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Blanc) Ray; daughters, Janet (Dan) Becic of Wichita, Kansas, Diane (Nik) Beninato of Fremont, and Holly (Kevin) Loftis of Craig; grandchildren, Parke Loftis, Blake Beninato, Lane Loftis, Julia Beninato, Emily Loftis, James Becic, Mason Beninato and Clara Becic; parents, Bob and Iris Ray; brothers, Greg (Deanna) and Dick (Diane); mother-in-law, Dee Blanc; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral service was Thursday, July 6 at United Methodist Church in Tekamah. Burial was in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials in his name are suggested to Tekamah Herman Ball Association or Tekamah Fire and Rescue.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Robert “Curt” Ray
62 years, 2 months, 19 days
Born April 13, 1955 Oakland, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest July 2, 2017 Tekamah, Nebraska
Masonic Service Wednesday, July 5, 2017 7:00 p.m. Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah, Nebraska
Funeral Service Thursday, July 6, 2017 10:30 a.m. United Methodist Church Tekamah, Nebraska. Rex Rogers, Officiating. Special Music: “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone”-Luke Blanc; “I’ve Had a Life That’s Good”-Molly Willing; “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life”-Diane Sheets; “The Lord’s Prayer”-Cindy Blanc; Linda Rogers, Pianist
Casket Bearers: Gordy Bryant, Randy Wildman, Greg Sheets, Paul Potadle, Dennis Sanders, Kevin Brenneis
Honorary Casket Bearers: Jim Goll, Rex Rogers, Jeff Ray, Ralph Anderson, Bill Ferguson, Kirby Hunt, Jim Andrew, Dave Wragge
Interment: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, Nebraska
Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services, Tekamah
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from obituary printed in the July 7, 2017 on-line Enterprise Publishing, Blair, Nebraska and and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska
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Robert “Curt” Ray was born to Bob and Iris (Jackson) Ray on April 13, 1955, in Oakland, Nebraska. He passed away July 2, 2017, at his home in Tekamah, Nebraska, after a long battle with ALS at the age of 62 years.
Curt grew up on a farm outside of the Bertha community. He attended a one-room schoolhouse until 6th grade. He graduated from Tekamah-Herman High School in 1973. After high school, he attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor of science degree in business administration.
On June 12, 1976, he married his college sweetheart, Kathy Blanc. They spent their married life in Tekamah, where he started Curt Ray Insurance Agency. He was an active independent insurance agent for 25 years.
He enjoyed flying, boating, gardening, golfing, and coaching. He served the community of Tekamah in many capacities including: Masonic Lodge #31, Tekamah Airport Authority, Tekamah-Herman Ball Association, the Voice of Tiger High, founding board member of Northridge Country Club, coaching 29 teams of Tekamah-Herman softball, and many more organizations.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clara and Nemon Ray and R.C. and Lula Jackson, and father-in-law, Buck Blanc.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Blanc) Ray; daughters, Janet (Dan) Becic of Wichita, Kansas, Diane (Nik) Beninato of Fremont, and Holly (Kevin) Loftis of Craig; grandchildren, Parke Loftis, Blake Beninato, Lane Loftis, Julia Beninato, Emily Loftis, James Becic, Mason Beninato and Clara Becic; parents, Bob and Iris Ray; brothers, Greg (Deanna) and Dick (Diane); mother-in-law, Dee Blanc; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral service was Thursday, July 6 at United Methodist Church in Tekamah. Burial was in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials in his name are suggested to Tekamah Herman Ball Association or Tekamah Fire and Rescue.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Robert “Curt” Ray
62 years, 2 months, 19 days
Born April 13, 1955 Oakland, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest July 2, 2017 Tekamah, Nebraska
Masonic Service Wednesday, July 5, 2017 7:00 p.m. Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah, Nebraska
Funeral Service Thursday, July 6, 2017 10:30 a.m. United Methodist Church Tekamah, Nebraska. Rex Rogers, Officiating. Special Music: “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone”-Luke Blanc; “I’ve Had a Life That’s Good”-Molly Willing; “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life”-Diane Sheets; “The Lord’s Prayer”-Cindy Blanc; Linda Rogers, Pianist
Casket Bearers: Gordy Bryant, Randy Wildman, Greg Sheets, Paul Potadle, Dennis Sanders, Kevin Brenneis
Honorary Casket Bearers: Jim Goll, Rex Rogers, Jeff Ray, Ralph Anderson, Bill Ferguson, Kirby Hunt, Jim Andrew, Dave Wragge
Interment: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, Nebraska
Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services, Tekamah
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from obituary printed in the July 7, 2017 on-line Enterprise Publishing, Blair, Nebraska and and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska
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Robert Curtis "Curt" Ray, 62
Robert “Curt” Ray was born to Bob and Iris (Jackson) Ray on April 13, 1955, in Oakland, Nebraska. He passed away July 2, 2017, at his home in Tekamah, Nebraska, after a long battle with ALS at the age of 62 years.
Curt grew up on a farm outside of the Bertha community. He attended a one-room schoolhouse until 6th grade. He graduated from Tekamah-Herman High School in 1973. After high school, he attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor of science degree in business administration.
On June 12, 1976, he married his college sweetheart, Kathy Blanc. They spent their married life in Tekamah, where he started Curt Ray Insurance Agency. He was an active independent insurance agent for 25 years.
He enjoyed flying, boating, gardening, golfing, and coaching. He served the community of Tekamah in many capacities including: Masonic Lodge #31, Tekamah Airport Authority, Tekamah-Herman Ball Association, the Voice of Tiger High, founding board member of Northridge Country Club, coaching 29 teams of Tekamah-Herman softball, and many more organizations.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clara and Nemon Ray and R.C. and Lula Jackson, and father-in-law, Buck Blanc.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Blanc) Ray; daughters, Janet (Dan) Becic of Wichita, Kansas, Diane (Nik) Beninato of Fremont, and Holly (Kevin) Loftis of Craig; grandchildren, Parke Loftis, Blake Beninato, Lane Loftis, Julia Beninato, Emily Loftis, James Becic, Mason Beninato and Clara Becic; parents, Bob and Iris Ray; brothers, Greg (Deanna) and Dick (Diane); mother-in-law, Dee Blanc; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral service was Thursday, July 6 at United Methodist Church in Tekamah. Burial was in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials in his name are suggested to Tekamah Herman Ball Association or Tekamah Fire and Rescue.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Robert “Curt” Ray
62 years, 2 months, 19 days
Born April 13, 1955 Oakland, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest July 2, 2017 Tekamah, Nebraska
Masonic Service Wednesday, July 5, 2017 7:00 p.m. Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah, Nebraska
Funeral Service Thursday, July 6, 2017 10:30 a.m. United Methodist Church Tekamah, Nebraska. Rex Rogers, Officiating. Special Music: “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone”-Luke Blanc; “I’ve Had a Life That’s Good”-Molly Willing; “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life”-Diane Sheets; “The Lord’s Prayer”-Cindy Blanc; Linda Rogers, Pianist
Casket Bearers: Gordy Bryant, Randy Wildman, Greg Sheets, Paul Potadle, Dennis Sanders, Kevin Brenneis
Honorary Casket Bearers: Jim Goll, Rex Rogers, Jeff Ray, Ralph Anderson, Bill Ferguson, Kirby Hunt, Jim Andrew, Dave Wragge
Interment: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, Nebraska
Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services, Tekamah
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from obituary printed in the July 7, 2017 on-line Enterprise Publishing, Blair, Nebraska and and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska
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Robert “Curt” Ray was born to Bob and Iris (Jackson) Ray on April 13, 1955, in Oakland, Nebraska. He passed away July 2, 2017, at his home in Tekamah, Nebraska, after a long battle with ALS at the age of 62 years.
Curt grew up on a farm outside of the Bertha community. He attended a one-room schoolhouse until 6th grade. He graduated from Tekamah-Herman High School in 1973. After high school, he attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor of science degree in business administration.
On June 12, 1976, he married his college sweetheart, Kathy Blanc. They spent their married life in Tekamah, where he started Curt Ray Insurance Agency. He was an active independent insurance agent for 25 years.
He enjoyed flying, boating, gardening, golfing, and coaching. He served the community of Tekamah in many capacities including: Masonic Lodge #31, Tekamah Airport Authority, Tekamah-Herman Ball Association, the Voice of Tiger High, founding board member of Northridge Country Club, coaching 29 teams of Tekamah-Herman softball, and many more organizations.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clara and Nemon Ray and R.C. and Lula Jackson, and father-in-law, Buck Blanc.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Blanc) Ray; daughters, Janet (Dan) Becic of Wichita, Kansas, Diane (Nik) Beninato of Fremont, and Holly (Kevin) Loftis of Craig; grandchildren, Parke Loftis, Blake Beninato, Lane Loftis, Julia Beninato, Emily Loftis, James Becic, Mason Beninato and Clara Becic; parents, Bob and Iris Ray; brothers, Greg (Deanna) and Dick (Diane); mother-in-law, Dee Blanc; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral service was Thursday, July 6 at United Methodist Church in Tekamah. Burial was in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials in his name are suggested to Tekamah Herman Ball Association or Tekamah Fire and Rescue.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Robert “Curt” Ray
62 years, 2 months, 19 days
Born April 13, 1955 Oakland, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest July 2, 2017 Tekamah, Nebraska
Masonic Service Wednesday, July 5, 2017 7:00 p.m. Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah, Nebraska
Funeral Service Thursday, July 6, 2017 10:30 a.m. United Methodist Church Tekamah, Nebraska. Rex Rogers, Officiating. Special Music: “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone”-Luke Blanc; “I’ve Had a Life That’s Good”-Molly Willing; “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life”-Diane Sheets; “The Lord’s Prayer”-Cindy Blanc; Linda Rogers, Pianist
Casket Bearers: Gordy Bryant, Randy Wildman, Greg Sheets, Paul Potadle, Dennis Sanders, Kevin Brenneis
Honorary Casket Bearers: Jim Goll, Rex Rogers, Jeff Ray, Ralph Anderson, Bill Ferguson, Kirby Hunt, Jim Andrew, Dave Wragge
Interment: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, Nebraska
Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services, Tekamah
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from obituary printed in the July 7, 2017 on-line Enterprise Publishing, Blair, Nebraska and and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska
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