Raymond Arthur Kestek was born in Portland, Oregon to parents Henry and Ruth (Stucki) Kestek on December 9th, 1926. Ray was brother to Lucille, Richard, and Mildred. He grew up on the family farm in West Linn and continued to love and care for it his whole life.
Ray exchanged wedding vows with Beverly Jane Zahler on November 7, 1954. The two were blessed with two children, a daughter, Kristine and a son, Jeffrey.
Ray worked in the paper mill industry for 39 years. He served as a utilities operator for Crown Zellerbach for much of that time.
Ray loved working on his family farm and orchard. He enjoyed gardening and canning. He bailed hay for many appreciative hay customers and he made the best applesauce ever.
Ray is predeceased by his parents Henry and Ruth Kestek and his brother, Richard Kestek.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Beverly; daughter, Kristine Brill (Thad); son, Jeffrey Kestek (Donna); sisters, Lucille Reed and Mildred Akers; and grandchildren Thad Brill Jr., Bethany Brill Abeln (Kyle), Amy Kestek, Brett Kestek, and Elyse Brill.
Remembrances in lieu of flowers may be made to the charitable organization of your choice.
Ray will be privately laid to rest in Skyline Memorial Gardens of Portland.
Please visit Ray’s online memorial and guestbook at www.skylinememorialgardens.com
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