Raymond John Winter

Raymond was born on July 27, 1931, in Sebewaing, Michigan, to Albert Winter and Leota (Kramer) Winter. He spent many years living and working in Los Angeles, California, where he pursued his career as an accountant in the motion picture industry. In addition to his accounting career, Ray owned and managed apartment buildings.

Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, serving overseas with the rank of Corporal.

Later in life, Ray made his home in Bradenton, Florida, where he was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. Ray lived in the Freedom Village retirement community for over 25 years while living in Bradenton. Ray enjoyed an active and fulfilling social life at Freedom Village, where he cherished spending time with his many dear friends. He especially loved the community dances, fitness classes, theater performances, live music, card games, bingo, and movie nights. He also treasured the day trips to local attractions, creating many wonderful memories through friendship, laughter, and shared experiences.

Ray is survived by his sister, Norma Nusz; his brothers, Vern Winter, Ronald Winter, John Winter, and Larry Winter; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Dorothy Bolzman and Barbara Winter; and his brothers, Loren Winter, Kenneth Winter, and Gerald Winter.

Ray will be remembered for his professional accomplishments, business endeavors, honorable military service, and connection to his family, dear friends, and church community. His memory will be cherished by his extended family and all who knew him.

Funeral arrangements and cremation will take place at Kays-Ponger, Uselton & Lemon Bay Funeral Homes in Venice, Florida.

A private memorial service will take place at Hope Lutheran Church in Bradenton at a later date.

The family requests that memorial contributions in memory of Ray be made payable to Hope Lutheran Church. Memorial Contributions may be mailed to: Hope Lutheran Church,4635 26th Street W., Bradenton, FL 34207

For those who prefer to make a memorial contribution to Hope Lutheran online, please visit: https://www.hopelutheranfl.org/give

The family appreciates your kindness, generosity, and remembrance of Ray.

Ray will be remembered with love and respect by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.