Raymond Quellhorst

Raymond Louis Quellhorst, age 94, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather died peacefully on January 04, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore, Wisconsin. Ray was the oldest son born to Raymond Joseph Quellhorst and Nellie Marie (Tragesser) Quellhorst in Tipton, Indiana on March 28th, 1922. In 1935 Ray and his family relocated their farm to Lebanon IN. After graduating from Pinnell High School he proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. Ray married Kathryn Louise (Jones) on December 31st 1947, a union that lasted over 50 years until her death on June 21st 1998. Together they had twelve children, six boys and six girls, inspiring each of them to be the best they could be with hard work and perseverance. Ray and his brother James worked the family farm in Lebanon Indiana until 1960 when Ray and Katie moved their growing family to a farm they had purchased just east of Boscobel, Wisconsin. In addition to farming, Ray was a chef at the Cottonwood Supper Club while working at Milk Specialties. Ray eventually worked his way up to plant manager, sold the farm, and moved into town. After several years as plant manager at Milk Specialties he moved to Marshfield to manage Lynn Dairy. In 1976 they moved to Pollock, South Dakota where Ray was the general manager of Twin Dakota Dairies until his retirement. Upon retirement Ray built a very popular supper club known for its fabulous food and famous “Canoe Salad Bar”. This was in addition to operating their Variety Store. After Ray and Katie sold those businesses he spent countless hours in his work shop making everything from furniture to bird houses. He was a skilled carpenter who gave his family many hand-made gifts that will be cherished by generations to come. Ray also grew massive productive vegetable gardens that he happily shared with friends and neighbors. After his wife Katie passed away, Ray moved back to Lebanon Indiana to be near his brother and sisters. He later married Mary (Green) Brunes who died in 2012. In 94 years of life Ray marveled at the vast changes he witnessed in the world. As a child he traveled to school by horse and buggy. When asked what he attributed his longevity to, he simply said, "Love". Ray is survived by five daughters: Deborah (Bob) Gorsuch of Boscobel, WI; Belinda (Jerry) Granger of Richland Center, WI; Julia (Sam) Nelson of Prairie Du Chien, WI; Sheila (Charles) Mickelson of Spring Green, WI; and, Michelle “Mitzi” (Spencer) Ryckman of Independence, IA. Four sons: Thom (Mitzi) Quellhorst of Liberty, TX; Chris (Linda) Quellhorst of Tripoli, WI; John (Sharon) Quellhorst of Ferryville, WI; and, Ben Quellhorst of Gooding, ID. Daughter-In-Law Rose Quellhorst of Bismarck, N.D, and Son-In-Law Blaine Lutz of AZ. Thirty grandchildren, forty eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Two sisters, Madonna (Benny) Campbell and Jeanette (Gerald) Padgett and Sister-in-Law Barb Quellhorst all of Lebanon, Indiana. Three step children; Alvin (Kaye) Brunes, Linda Turley, and Sharon (Fay) Isenhower. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Kathryn Louise (Jones) Quellhorst, his second wife Mary Brunes (Green) Quellhorst, infant son Daniel Joseph, son Michael Raymond Quellhorst, daughter Mary Ann Lutz, infant granddaughter Angela Quellhorst, infant great-grandson Tanner Quellhorst, infant great-grandson Malachi Wetter, brother James Quellhorst, sisters Bernice (Bill) Cleary, Martha (Paul) Thrine, Delores (Bob) Thoma and Mary Helen (Bill) Wiley. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 319 East South Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, at the church in Lebanon. Interment with Military Rites will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana. Myers Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.

Raymond Quellhorst

March 28, 1922 - January 4, 2017