Harvey, Ray Jr.

1956 - 2012  (55 years)    Has no ancestors and no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Harvey, Ray
  Suffix	Jr.
  Born	3 Jul 1956
  Gender	Male
  Other Info or Events	31 Mar 1974
  Eagle Scout
  Died	21 Jan 2012
  Obituary	23 Jan 2012
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Ray Harvey, Jr., 55, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at his home on Saturday evening, Jan. 21, 2012. Ray was born in Ashland, Wis., on July 3, 1956, the son of the late Eileen (Kupczyk) Harvey and Ray Harvey, Sr. Ray was a graduate of the Kaukauna High School and earned his Eagle Scout award on March 31, 1974. He attended Marian University and Cardinal Stritch University, where he earned his Masters Degree. On June 27, 1981, he married the love of his life, Lisa Vander Loop, at St. Aloysius Parish in Kaukauna. The couple was blessed with four children. Ray began his employment with Albany International's Menasha plant in 1977 as a weaver, and worked his way up through various positions. In 1977, Ray became Plant Manager for Appleton and in 2009 Plant Manager for the Albany facilities in Kaukauna and Menasha. Ray had a great work ethic - all of his co-workers respected him deeply. Ray lived life to the fullest. He loved to attend Packer games, tailgate parties, and enjoyed traveling , especially to Hawaii, Italy, and Key West. He carried nothing other than wonderful memories from his trips. During the summers, you could always find Captain Ray out on his boat, "2 Much TangueRay"! He loved to work out at Ghost Town Fitness, where he exercised several times each week with his lifting partner, Don Jansen. Ray enjoyed sharing his talent and passion for weightlifting with the athletes of Kaukauna High School. He had many champions among them, including his nephew, Kyle Harvey, and most importantly his daughters, Jen and Leah, who won State Championships. Ray had much to be thankful for. He appreciated seeing his son play varsity football at Kaukauna, and was able to walk his daughter, Dana, down the aisle at her wedding in October of 2011. His greatest joy was spending time with his granddaughter, Peyton Rae, whom he loved dearly. Ray is survived by his wife, Lisa Harvey, Kaukauna; three daughters, Dana (Chad) Lorrigan, Wrightstown; Jen Harvey, Kaukauna; and Leah Harvey, Kaukauna; a son, Craig Harvey, at home; a grandchild, Peyton; his father, Ray Harvey, Sr., Kaukauna; his two sisters, Kay (Dennis) Van Eperen, Hollandtown; and Patti (Dennis) Groom, Ashland; and two brothers, Tim Harvey, Kaukauna, and his special friend, Colleen; and Randy (Debbie) Harvey, Ashland. Other survivors include his father-in-law, Bill Vander Loop, Kaukauna, and his special friend, Dot; Lisa's sisters and brother, Leanne (Kevin) Fiestadt, Kaukauna; Lezlie (Dave) Meehl, Kaukauna; Dave Vander Loop and his special friend, Eileen, Kaukauna; and Jana Vander Loop, Kaukauna; and his step-brothers and sister, Stephen Fritz, Dave(Amy) Fritz, Susan (Joe) Zwiers, and Dan Fritz. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Ray was preceded in death by his mother, Eileen, in 2001; his mother-in-law, Joyce, in 1999; and stepmother, Mary Harvey in 2007. The funeral liturgy for Ray will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at which time the family will depart for the church. There will be a prayer service at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. The family would like to extend their thanks to all of the caregivers who watched over him during his illness. This includes the many nurses at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, the staff of Theda Care At Home, and special thanks to Jen Haggland. We will never forget all that you have done for us. Fargo Funeral Home 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue Kaukauna 766-6200 Online Condolences: www.wichmannfargo.com Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on January 23, 2012
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  Family	VanderLoop, Lisa
  Last Modified	27 Jun 2014
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