Raymond W. “Ray” Malliet, age 86, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at St. Joseph Residence.
Ray was born in Ontonagon, MI on August 20, 1937 to the late Francis and Caroline (Wahleithner) Malliet. When he was 10, he moved with his family to a farm near Sugar Bush, north of New London. After graduating from New London High in 1955, Ray entered the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1959. He married Shirley Breaker on August 27, 1960 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Town of Lebanon. She preceded him in death after 63 wonderful years together on October 31, 2023.
After leaving the military, Ray worked for many years as a journeyman carpenter for various area construction companies, including CR Meyer & Sons, Boldt, and P.G. Miron Construction. He then spent another 14 years as a field representative for the architectural firms of Sauter Seaborne and DLR Group.
Ray spent most of his life with Shirley, enjoying many of the same interests, such as traveling with close friends to various destinations throughout the US and the world, exploring many of the biking trails in Wisconsin and Illinois, downhill and cross-county skiing, snowmobiling as members of the Dale Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, and dancing the nights away in each other’s arms. For many years, he was very active with the Medina-Dale-Readfield Lions, holding several office positions with the Lions Club International, including Deputy District Governor.
Ray is survived by his daughter Teri (Scott) Huntley, grandson, Andrew (Karley) Huntley and great-grandson Watson Huntley; grandson Austin (Ashley) Huntley; son Steve (Joan) Malliet, granddaughter Lauren (Dan) Gilanyi and great-grandson Aaron Gilanyi; grandsons, Colin (Mel Koe) Malliet, Ryan Malliet and Ben Malliet; sisters Dorothy (Dick) Peterson, Mary Zimmerman and brother Jim (Marcia) Malliet; step-brothers Marty (Katie) Marasch, Mike (Sheila) Marasch, Mark (Kristie) Marasch, and step-sister Mary (Don) Sommer. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many close friends and acquaintances. Ray was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, and parents Francis and Caroline and step-mother Cecelia; and step-brother Milton Marasch.
The family would like to extend our gracious thanks to the staff at St. Joseph Residence and Compassus Hospice for their friendship, kindness and care.
Also, special thanks to his card-playing buddies.
The Funeral Service for Ray will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London with Fr. John Kleinschmidt officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Dale Union Cemetery at a later date.
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