Raymond R. Rosinski passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2016 at the age of 71. Ray was born in Green Bay, WI on October 14, 1944. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1963 and then joined the United States Air Force and served as a crew chief until 1968.
Ray worked in sales with JC Penney before spending 25+ years in purchasing for Paper Converting. Ray spent the years following celebrating his entrepreneurship with Bear Valley and West End Pub where he is best known for creating a neighborhood pub atmosphere "where everybody knows your name".
In recent years, Ray enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He loved his new role of "Grandpa Ray."
Ray was an avid golfer and had the patience of a saintwhen it came to giving golfing advice; he enjoyed fishing at White Clay Lake, telling fish stories, and visiting local casinos and Las Vegas. Ray was a very kind and generous man who would do absolutely anything to help whether you are a friend or stranger. He had a story to tell for everything and by the end he had you in tears of laughter that was our Ray.
Ray is predeceased by son Lane R. Harris, parents Anthony & Mary Rosinski, and ex-wife Jean A. Rosinski
Ray is survived by his loving wife and companion of 25 years, Susan M. Harris-Rosinski and his best four pawed friend, Riley. Ray is lovingly remembered by his children Richard (Tracy) Rosinski, Ron Rosinski, Blake Harris, Jonathan Bostedt his grandchildren Quentin Rosinski and Chloe Bostedt; sisters Nancy (the late Ted) Kehle, of Connecticut and their children Lisa and Ted; and Patty (Bruce) Miketinac, of Texas and their children Chuck, David, Susan and Tony. He is further survived by his sister-in-law, Tracy (Joe) Kandravi, and their children Joe, Tim, MacKenzie, and Caroline; brother-in-law Fred (Kelly) Wilmsen and their children Michaleen, Molly, Annalise, Estee; sister-in-law, Linda (Rick) Geschrei and their child Cristine (John).
Family and friends may visit on Friday, February 5, 201 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY in De Pere, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM at the funeral home with Full Military Honors accorded to Ray.
Special thanks to the special care provided by the Heartland Hospice team and the compassion that Ryan Funeral Home has shown to the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated to the Compassionate Friends of Green Bay, PO Box 211, Green Bay, WI 54305. Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.ryanfh.com
To my darling and best friend, go play.