Raymond R. Rabon

Raymond (Ray) Robert Rabon passed peacefully in his sleep on April 25 after a long illness with COPD and CHF. Ray was born in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in University Park and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1962. After graduation, he served in the Army at the Central Command of the Allied Forces during the Vietnam War. Upon returning, he married and raised a family in Dallas. He found his greatest enjoyment visiting and talking with friends and family. Forced to retire early due to health problems, Bob spent treasured time with his grandchildren. Gift giving to family and friends any chance he could brought him great pleasure. As his health deteriorated, he moved from the home where he had spent most of his life to Wisconsin to be close to a daughter and her family. He was always quick witted and had an uncanny ability to remember the most mundane details of his life or yours. He will be missed.



Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Hazel, and a son Larry. He is survived by the mother of his children, Joe Ann; by daughter Katherine Navarra and husband Tony; daughter Christine Martin and husband Bret; son Robert Rabon and wife Jennifer; son William Rabon; and seven grandchildren, Michaela, Hunter, Payton, Amber, Kolby, Ridge, and Grace. Raymond is also survived by his brother, William Earl Rabon and wife Susan, as well as numerous other relatives.

There will be a small gathering for friends and family at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home Chapel, 244 N. Macy St, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, on Saturday, April 30, at 1:30, followed by a private burial in Dallas. The family will notify loved ones in the future of a Celebration of Life when scheduled. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The COPD Foundation.



Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com