Raymond J. Check
Raymond J. Check, age 68 of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home. He was born in Prairie du Chien on April 29, 1954, the son of Raymond and Virginia (Stoeffler) Check. He grew up in Prairie du Chien and worked for the Prairie du Chien School District in maintenance. Ray married Pamela Whiteaker on June 11, 1977, at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien. Together, they purchased their forever home in Prairie du Chien where they would raise their family. After working for the Prairie du Chien School District, he later worked for Cabela’s until retirement. Ray enjoyed being one of Santa’s helpers at Cabela’s as well as personally for many years. He was also a pack leader in the Cub Scouts and taught Sunday school at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien. He enjoyed hunting and was a history enthusiast who took special interest in the Titanic. He was also an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Family was always the main love of Ray’s life. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Pam; their children Regina (Delzie) Leigh, Eric Check, and Amy (Kris) Martens; his brother David Check; and his grandchildren Kadence, Austi, Matt, Calleigh, and Alexandra. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Service will be Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, Pastor Zachariah Bloom officiating with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9:00 A.M. until time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com