Ray was born on August 13, 1942, in Kewanee. He was the son of Henry and Hildegard (Theobald) Musselman. Ray is survived by his two nephews, Brian (Heather) Musselman of Rock Falls and Chad Musselman; three nephews, 2 nieces and their children; and his caretaker and friend, Justin Frakes (Sarah), and their children of Woodhull. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Austin, and his two brothers.
Ray was a 1960 graduate of Lafayette High School. He farmed outside of Lafayette, Toulon, and Woodhull his whole life, starting on his parent's dairy farm. He was also a regional propane manager in the 50s and a welder for Butler Manufacturing. Ray was a Minneapolis-Moline tractor enthusiast attending many shows, auctions, and tractor pull. Ray was a hard worker often working multiple jobs to support his son and sustain the farm. He loved his cattle and cats, and most importantly his son, Austin, was the apple of his eye.
Cremation rites have been accorded. No services are planned at this time. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes and Crematory, Knoxville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
Ray was born on August 13, 1942, in Kewanee. He was the son of Henry and Hildegard (Theobald) Musselman. Ray is survived by his two nephews, Brian (Heather) Musselman of Rock Falls and Chad Musselman; three nephews, 2 nieces and their children; and his caretaker and friend, Justin Frakes (Sarah), and their children of Woodhull. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Austin, and his two brothers.
Ray was a 1960 graduate of Lafayette High School. He farmed outside of Lafayette, Toulon, and Woodhull his whole life, starting on his parent's dairy farm. He was also a regional propane manager in the 50s and a welder for Butler Manufacturing. Ray was a Minneapolis-Moline tractor enthusiast attending many shows, auctions, and tractor pull. Ray was a hard worker often working multiple jobs to support his son and sustain the farm. He loved his cattle and cats, and most importantly his son, Austin, was the apple of his eye.
Cremation rites have been accorded. No services are planned at this time. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes and Crematory, Knoxville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
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