Raymond “Ray” E. Pelletier, age 83 of Rhinelander, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. He was born Nov. 27, 1935, in Rhinelander to Arthur and Sarah (Ludwig) Pelletier.

After high school graduation, Ray served in the National Guard, achieving the rank of Sergeant.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine; his son, Mark (Nicole) Pelletier; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother, Donald (Catherine) Pelletier; nieces, nephews, other family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian; and his brothers, Robert and Patrick “Kurt.”

A memorial service will be held on Monday, Sept. 16, at noon, with visitation from 10 a.m.to noon, all at the Carlson Funeral Home. Interment will take place in the Northland Memorial Park Cemetery. (Carlson Funeral Home)