Ray passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk.
Ray was born on March 21, 1939 in Bloomfield, Nebraska to Raymond Sr. and Helen (Schuett) Weaver. He attended grade school in Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk High School. On February 27, 1961 he married Betty Ainsworth at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
After marriage, the couple lived in Aberdeen SD for 3 years and he began his sales career starting with Barton Salt Company. Ray and Betty then moved back to Norfolk and he continued his sales career for Metz Bread Company for 30 years. Ray later owned and operated Weavers Liquor Store in Norfolk for 10 years. He then worked for Advantage Sales and Marketing for 6 years before retiring in 2011. Ray enjoyed watching Cornhusker basketball, football, and volleyball. Ray had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and family. Ray enjoyed taking care of yard work, as well as his golf game. Most family and friends knew Ray as "Chicken Legs".
Survivors include his spouse Betty Weaver of Norfolk, children Stephanie (Tony) Widhalm of Parker, CO., Mandy (Randy) Olson of Norfolk, 11 grandchildren; Melissa, Hollie, Nick, Alex, Mackenzie, Mallory, Nate, Garrett, Trevor, Keara, Kendyl, and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Sr. and Helen, and brother Gary.
Ray was born on March 21, 1939 in Bloomfield, Nebraska to Raymond Sr. and Helen (Schuett) Weaver. He attended grade school in Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk High School. On February 27, 1961 he married Betty Ainsworth at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
After marriage, the couple lived in Aberdeen SD for 3 years and he began his sales career starting with Barton Salt Company. Ray and Betty then moved back to Norfolk and he continued his sales career for Metz Bread Company for 30 years. Ray later owned and operated Weavers Liquor Store in Norfolk for 10 years. He then worked for Advantage Sales and Marketing for 6 years before retiring in 2011. Ray enjoyed watching Cornhusker basketball, football, and volleyball. Ray had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and family. Ray enjoyed taking care of yard work, as well as his golf game. Most family and friends knew Ray as "Chicken Legs".
Survivors include his spouse Betty Weaver of Norfolk, children Stephanie (Tony) Widhalm of Parker, CO., Mandy (Randy) Olson of Norfolk, 11 grandchildren; Melissa, Hollie, Nick, Alex, Mackenzie, Mallory, Nate, Garrett, Trevor, Keara, Kendyl, and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Sr. and Helen, and brother Gary.
Ray passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk.
Ray was born on March 21, 1939 in Bloomfield, Nebraska to Raymond Sr. and Helen (Schuett) Weaver. He attended grade school in Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk High School. On February 27, 1961 he married Betty Ainsworth at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
After marriage, the couple lived in Aberdeen SD for 3 years and he began his sales career starting with Barton Salt Company. Ray and Betty then moved back to Norfolk and he continued his sales career for Metz Bread Company for 30 years. Ray later owned and operated Weavers Liquor Store in Norfolk for 10 years. He then worked for Advantage Sales and Marketing for 6 years before retiring in 2011. Ray enjoyed watching Cornhusker basketball, football, and volleyball. Ray had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and family. Ray enjoyed taking care of yard work, as well as his golf game. Most family and friends knew Ray as "Chicken Legs".
Survivors include his spouse Betty Weaver of Norfolk, children Stephanie (Tony) Widhalm of Parker, CO., Mandy (Randy) Olson of Norfolk, 11 grandchildren; Melissa, Hollie, Nick, Alex, Mackenzie, Mallory, Nate, Garrett, Trevor, Keara, Kendyl, and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Sr. and Helen, and brother Gary.
Ray was born on March 21, 1939 in Bloomfield, Nebraska to Raymond Sr. and Helen (Schuett) Weaver. He attended grade school in Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk High School. On February 27, 1961 he married Betty Ainsworth at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
After marriage, the couple lived in Aberdeen SD for 3 years and he began his sales career starting with Barton Salt Company. Ray and Betty then moved back to Norfolk and he continued his sales career for Metz Bread Company for 30 years. Ray later owned and operated Weavers Liquor Store in Norfolk for 10 years. He then worked for Advantage Sales and Marketing for 6 years before retiring in 2011. Ray enjoyed watching Cornhusker basketball, football, and volleyball. Ray had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and family. Ray enjoyed taking care of yard work, as well as his golf game. Most family and friends knew Ray as "Chicken Legs".
Survivors include his spouse Betty Weaver of Norfolk, children Stephanie (Tony) Widhalm of Parker, CO., Mandy (Randy) Olson of Norfolk, 11 grandchildren; Melissa, Hollie, Nick, Alex, Mackenzie, Mallory, Nate, Garrett, Trevor, Keara, Kendyl, and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Sr. and Helen, and brother Gary.
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