Ray W. Schuppener

Ray W. Schuppener, age 97, of North Freedom, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021, at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side.

He was born in Stitzer, WI on July 29, 1924 to parents, Charles and Matilda (Hudson) Schuppener. He was married on September 1, 1951 to Jeanette Pickar. Together they had 7 children: Judy, Linda, Jean, Gary, Mark, Nancy and Karen.

Ray was a friendly, very giving father, grandfather, and friend. He was a very hard worker and was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, a good game of Euchre, friends, family and traveling.

He has enjoyed a wonderful life, and always had a smile to give. Now that smile is lighting his heavenly home.

He is survived by his children; Judy Olson, Linda (Steve) Schult, Jean Clark, Gary Schuppener, Nancy (Curt) Diehl and Karen Schulze; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren and his sister, Doris Jeffries.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Dean and Lloyd Schuppener, his sister Iva Schuppener; wife, Jeanette Schuppener, son, Mark Schuppener and sons-in-law, Delbert Olson and Steve Schulze.

Memorials can be made to St. Pauls Lutheran Church in North Freedom, PO Box 357, North Freedom, WI 53951

A funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in North Freedom with Pastor Andrew Meyer officiating. Visitation will take place from 10:00 until the time of the service at 11:00 at the church. Burial will follow the service at Walnut Hill Cemetery. The Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is assisting the family.