Albert H. Raymaker

RAYMAKER, ALBERT H.

Albert H. Raymaker, 83, of Combined Locks, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born May 22, 1927 in Kimberly, the son of the late Adrian and Minnie (De Groot) Raymaker. Albert served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1948 and again from 1950-1951 in the Korean War. He was married on October 20, 1951 to Emaline “Mike” Hafeman at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton. The couple enjoyed 58 years of marriage, Mike preceded him in death on August 12, 2008. He retired after 46 years of employment with Appleton Papers in Combined Locks in 1989. Albert was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Combined Locks, VFW Post 10544, Combined Locks and Jacob Coppus Post 58 American Legion, Little Chute. After retirement they spent a lot of time at their cottage at Geano Beach Resort in Little Suamico. Al loved fishing and camping with his children and traveling in Wisconsin with his wife to enjoy the fall colors. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Al is survived by his sons: David (Joyce) Raymaker, Hilbert and Michael (Tammy) Raymaker, Marietta, Georgia; nine grandchildren: Joshua (Brenda) Raymaker, Andrew (Chris) Flenz, Tanya Robitaille, Isaiah Raymaker, Sarah (James) Dedering, Zachariah (Nikki) Raymaker and Noah Raymaker; Jennifer Raymaker and Chanda Pouquet; nine great grandchildren: Austin and Reese Raymaker; Brittney Conrad, Elijah, John and Carisa Flenz; Leah and Hannah Johnson; Gavin Pouquet; three sisters: Martha Leitermann, Kimberly; Janet Schuh, Kaukauna and Mary Riel, Beaver Dam and a brother: John (Doris) Raymaker, Combined Locks. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Albert was preceded in death by his sisters: Frances (Bob) Dambruch, Ann (Robert) Helms, and Nellie (Gilbert) Foster and brothers: William, Peter, Joseph (Gertrude) and Jimmy Raymaker; brothers-in-law: Herb Leitermann and Joseph Schuh.

The funeral liturgy for Albert will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, FEBRUARY 15, 2011 at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 E. Wallace Street, Combined Locks. Father Andrew Kysely will be officiating. Military honors will follow. Burial will take place at Holy Name Cemetery, Kimberly. A visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 am until the time of mass.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
203 E. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920)788-6202