Raymond C. Skarda

Skarda, Raymond C.
Appleton

Age 89, passed away at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. He was born in Manitowoc on June 5, 1921, the son of the late Charles and Anna (Simmet) Skarda. On December 30, 1950, he and Bernice K. Heisdorf were married. He was proud to serve in the United States Army from 1944-1946. Ray was a mechanical engineer for Voith, Inc. for many years, retiring in 1985. Ray always had a strong intellectual curiosity which he instilled in his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, church, and dessert.

Ray is survived by his wife, Bernice; children: Mary (Greg) Davidson of Oregon, WI; Charles (Rhonda) Skarda of Merrimack, NH; Paul (Michele) Skarda of Appleton, and Julie (Tim) Keal of Sun Prairie; grandchildren: Kara, Michael, Ellen, Sam, Joshua, and Meagan; and brother-in-law, Jerome (Gloria) Heisdorf. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter; Sharon; and brother, Roland.

The funeral liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010, at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 312 S. State St., Appleton. Friends will be received at the church Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Cherry Meadows Hospice for their thoughtful care of Ray and his family.

A memorial fund in Ray's name is being established for St. Mary's and Cherry Meadows.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 North Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231