Raymond
A. Gerth Jr., age 67, of Friendship, Wisconsin died June 28,
2007 at the Wm S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in
Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin.
A celebration of life gathering will be 3:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2007 at the Hunter's Nest in
Muskego, Wisconsin. Military honors will presented at 7:00
p.m.
There will also be a gathering on Sunday, July 8th,
2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for family and friends at
his daughters home 2061 Hwy Z, Friendship, WI.
Ray was born July 6, 1939 in Muskego, Wisconsin to
Raymond A. and Jeanette (Taylor) Gerth Sr. Ray served in
Marine Corps. He took over his father�s, Gerth Heating & Air
Conditioning. Ray and his brother, Joseph worked together as
partners for many years. He married LaVonne Swisher on April
13, 1984 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Ray and LaVonne owned and
operated the Pioneer Inn in Muskego, WI in 1980�s. Ray
retired in April of 1994 due to health issues. He then moved
Adams County where he lived out his life.
Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman, tinkering in his
garage, gardening, bird watching, and spending time with
good friend, Bucko Buddy Doug. He was a fantastic father, a
terrific grandfather, and a wonderful, loving husband to his
wife, to whom he cherished.
Ray was preceded in death by parents; his first wife,
Rosemary; and his sisters.
Survivors:
