Raymond Bertrand Whalen

Ray was born in Louisville KY to James and Elizabeth (Ising) Whalen on March 8, 1931. He was married to Mary Louise Wuertz on September 10, 1960.

As a proud Veteran of the Korean War (1951–1954), Ray served as a Sargeant in the United States Army. Subsequently he attended Bellarmine University in Louisville KY where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Over the next five decades, Ray was employed as an Accountant. Following his retirement as Controller at Marist School, he worked as a volunteer at his parish church, Our Lady of the Assumption, as well as Northside Hospital in Atlanta. An enthusiastic sports fan, Ray enjoyed attending football and basketball games for many years at Georgia Tech. His other interests included listening to music and singing in his church choir. An avid fan of sweets, Ray never met a dessert he didn’t like.

With a servant’s heart, Ray truly embodied the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, honorable, compassionate, and to make a difference.”

He was proceeded in death by his parents and five siblings.

Ray is survived by his wife Mary, his four children, Michael (Cheryl), Mary Elizabeth Stevenson (Allan), Maureen Hardin (David), and Patrick, his 7 grandchildren, and his 9 great-grandchildren

Visitation will be at 10am on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Narthex of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1350 Hearst Drive NE, Brookhaven, GA. Ray’s Funeral Mass will follow at 11am and will be officiated by Fr. John Ulrich, S.M. Inurnment will take place immediately after Mass on the grounds of OLA. Following the Inurnment, all friends and family are invited to attend a luncheon hosted in the Parish Hall.

The family of Raymond Whalen wishes to extend our sincere thanks to those doctors, nurses and caregivers who provided excellent and compassionate care to Ray during his illness over the past few years.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Raymond B. Whalen to Marist School. Checks may be made out to “Marist School” and mailed to 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. Gifts may also be made online at marist.com/onlinegiving. Please write “In memory of Raymond B. Whalen" in the memo line or comments section of your gift.