Raymond F. “Ray” Selz, age 93 of Eau Galle, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, with his family by his side.

Ray was born on March 9, 1921 in Eau Claire. He was the son of Louis and Mary (Weber) Selz. He graduated St. Patrick’s High School (now Regis) in 1939 and also attended Eau Claire Technical School. Ray married Julie Kohlman on July 9, 1946 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima in Durand. He worked in Wheaten, IL doing sheet metal work until entering the U.S. Air Force in November of 1942. He took basic training in Shepard Field, TX, then technical training school in Los Angeles and also Salina, Kansas where he worked on B-29’s. He served overseas in the Pacific Theatre on the island of Saipan. Ray was Honorably Discharged in January of 1946. After the service, Ray worked at Farmer’s Lumber Co. in Mondovi as a sheet metal worker, journeyman plumber and also farmed in the Mondovi area. Ray retired in 1980 and moved with Julie to Eau Galle. Ray was currently living at Potter’s Country Home in Menomonie.

Ray was a member of the Eau Galle Sportsmen’s Club and VFW Post #3435. He was an avid fisherman, he enjoyed working with wood and repairing various projects.

Ray is survived by his children; Jim of Menomonie, John (Katie) of Augusta and Renee (Ron) Sabelko of Durand, six grandchildren; Brad and Sarah Selz, Jenny, Becky, Kayla and Allison Sabelko, one brother; LeRoy Selz of LaCrosse and one sister-in-law; Naureen Selz of Eau Claire. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Julie, one brother; Louis and one sister, Mary Lou Garton.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, July 24, 2014 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle. Rev. Jerry Hoeser will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Durand American Legion Post #181 of Durand. Friends may call from 9:30 AM until the time of services at the church on Thursday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Dorothy Armstrong July 31, 2014, at 11:19pm

   My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss.

2. Amanda E Glaus July 28, 2014, at 5:10pm

   I am so sorry to hear about Ray. Please know you, your family and Ray are in my thoughts and prayers.

3. John & Shirley Smith July 24, 2014, at 3:04pm

   I like to think of sunbeams as those we love, reaching down to remind us they are not very far away at all. Wishing you moments where you feel wrapped up in the warmth of your memories.

4. Carol M Anibas-Johnson July 23, 2014, at 2:12pm

   Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during a difficult life's moment. Be assured Ray and Julie will never be forgotten. They were a treasure to know and love by our family. Respectfully, Fred & Carol Johnson and Aaron & Nicola Johnson

5. audrey martin July 22, 2014, at 7:08pm

   I was a member of the Eau Galle Sportsmen's Club with Ray and Ray was a super member. After I got my book about the Eau Galle Sportsmens Club it was too late for Ray or Julie to read it and I felt bad about that as they were mentioned many times. They were a great couple and great community members, I miss both of them.

6. Toni Kremer Lippert July 20, 2014, at 11:44am

   Please accept my deepest sympathy during this time of loss. Ray will be greatly missed.

7. Carolyn Kothbauer Peterson July 20, 2014, at 9:40am

   Oh how sad I was to see Ray passed away. I remember going to your house so many times. I think we had religion class there and of course great memories of Halloween treats. My mom and dad liked Ray and Julie and all of them had their faith and knew that family came first. You have my sympathy.

8. Paula July 18, 2014, at 5:01pm

   So sorry for your loss Ray was a nice person always liked talking to the Smith girls him and Juile

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