Raymond John Fude

Born in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Ray graduated from South Clay Consolidated High School in 1964. He served four-years in the United States Navy. He then worked at Motorola for thirty-six years.

Ray married Karen Miller in 1973 and enjoyed 51 years of marriage.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Donna (Bailey) Fude, sister Margaret Crow, brother Roger Fude, and nephew Russell Fude.

Ray is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen (Miller) Fude, and three children, Ellen (Dan)

Pavelich, John (Melissa) Wachter, and Thomas (Amanda) Fude, two grandchildren, Mari

Pavelich and Derek Behringer, three great-grandchildren, Ava, Mya and Gio Behringer,

sister, Donna Wellnitz, and brother, Ronald (Elizabeth) Fude.

A visitation for Raymond will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031, followed by a memorial service 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in Ray’s memory.