Raymond J. Karbowski
Raymond J. "Karbo" Karbowski, of 3318 Wilson St., Two Rivers, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 24, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. All who knew him appreciated his kind and giving spirit, his positive attitude, his sense of humor and his unwavering faith.
Ray was born on May 5, 1927, in Two Rivers, son of the late Stanley and Agnes (Waier) Karbowski. He graduated from Sacred Heart Grade School, and with the class of 1944 from Washington High School, Two Rivers. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific and the Philippines in 1945 until 1946, attaining the rank of Carpenters Mate 3rd Class. He attended the Chicago Technical College, Chicago, Ill., from 1946 until 1947, and worked with architect Sylvester Schmitt. He returned to Two Rivers, and worked at the Metal Ware Corp. for seven years and then at Hamilton Manufacturing for 35 years until his retirement in 1989. On Sept. 4, 1948, he married his beloved Dorothy Hebert at St. Mark's Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 2002. Ray was active in serving Sacred Heart Church as secretary trustee for 25 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1248 in Two Rivers, and third degree member and past grand knight of Knights of Columbus Council 1957, and a past faithful navigator of Fourth Degree Assembly 1220 of Two Rivers. Ray was a member of the Green Bay Diocesan Catholic Choir for 25 years, and was a charter member of the Laudaute Choir of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, and a charter member of the Two Rivers Ecumenical Choir. He was also a long-time member of the Two Rivers Golf Association, and served as their secretary for more than 30 years.
Ray will be sadly missed by his six children, their spouses, and his nine grandchildren; sons: Tony Karbowski, Green Bay, and Christopher and Sarah Karbowski, Two Rivers; daughters: Joan and Walt Francis, Kenosha; Nancy and Jay Orvis; Laurie Klosterman and fianc?, Mark Nicol; and Jennifer Karbowski, all of Two Rivers; grandchildren: Alex Francis, Ian and Aja Orvis; Erick Klosterman; Sarah (Adam) Johnsrud; Jennisa, Andy and Nicole Karbowski; and Justin Brull; brother and sister-in-law: Robert and Joyce Karbowski, Two Rivers; and three sisters-in-law: Karen Karbowski, Two Rivers; Gertrude Damm, Manitowoc; and Marcella Boeckman, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife: Dorothy; daughter: Judith Ann; two brothers: Stanley Jr. and Ted Karbowski; five sisters: Angie Goetz; Ann Bauch; Teresa Kuenzel; Helen Assman; and Florence Koehler; and seven brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Full military honors will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., led by Father Bill.
Visitation will continue on Saturday morning, March 28, 2009, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church from 9 until 10:15 a.m.
The Karbowski family is pleased that Ray had his wish of being able to care for himself at home all of his life. They would like to extend sincere thanks to the Aurora Visiting Nurses Association who recently assisted him, especially Wendy, whose company he enjoyed. Also to Meals on Wheels and his doctors, Dr. Robert Gahl and Dr. Peter Fergus.
Dad's common response was "Big Deal" and he sure was a big deal to all of us.
Herald Times Reporter
March 26, 2009
Raymond J. "Karbo" Karbowski, of 3318 Wilson St., Two Rivers, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 24, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. All who knew him appreciated his kind and giving spirit, his positive attitude, his sense of humor and his unwavering faith.
Ray was born on May 5, 1927, in Two Rivers, son of the late Stanley and Agnes (Waier) Karbowski. He graduated from Sacred Heart Grade School, and with the class of 1944 from Washington High School, Two Rivers. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific and the Philippines in 1945 until 1946, attaining the rank of Carpenters Mate 3rd Class. He attended the Chicago Technical College, Chicago, Ill., from 1946 until 1947, and worked with architect Sylvester Schmitt. He returned to Two Rivers, and worked at the Metal Ware Corp. for seven years and then at Hamilton Manufacturing for 35 years until his retirement in 1989. On Sept. 4, 1948, he married his beloved Dorothy Hebert at St. Mark's Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 2002. Ray was active in serving Sacred Heart Church as secretary trustee for 25 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1248 in Two Rivers, and third degree member and past grand knight of Knights of Columbus Council 1957, and a past faithful navigator of Fourth Degree Assembly 1220 of Two Rivers. Ray was a member of the Green Bay Diocesan Catholic Choir for 25 years, and was a charter member of the Laudaute Choir of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, and a charter member of the Two Rivers Ecumenical Choir. He was also a long-time member of the Two Rivers Golf Association, and served as their secretary for more than 30 years.
Ray will be sadly missed by his six children, their spouses, and his nine grandchildren; sons: Tony Karbowski, Green Bay, and Christopher and Sarah Karbowski, Two Rivers; daughters: Joan and Walt Francis, Kenosha; Nancy and Jay Orvis; Laurie Klosterman and fianc?, Mark Nicol; and Jennifer Karbowski, all of Two Rivers; grandchildren: Alex Francis, Ian and Aja Orvis; Erick Klosterman; Sarah (Adam) Johnsrud; Jennisa, Andy and Nicole Karbowski; and Justin Brull; brother and sister-in-law: Robert and Joyce Karbowski, Two Rivers; and three sisters-in-law: Karen Karbowski, Two Rivers; Gertrude Damm, Manitowoc; and Marcella Boeckman, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife: Dorothy; daughter: Judith Ann; two brothers: Stanley Jr. and Ted Karbowski; five sisters: Angie Goetz; Ann Bauch; Teresa Kuenzel; Helen Assman; and Florence Koehler; and seven brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Full military honors will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., led by Father Bill.
Visitation will continue on Saturday morning, March 28, 2009, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church from 9 until 10:15 a.m.
The Karbowski family is pleased that Ray had his wish of being able to care for himself at home all of his life. They would like to extend sincere thanks to the Aurora Visiting Nurses Association who recently assisted him, especially Wendy, whose company he enjoyed. Also to Meals on Wheels and his doctors, Dr. Robert Gahl and Dr. Peter Fergus.
Dad's common response was "Big Deal" and he sure was a big deal to all of us.
Herald Times Reporter
March 26, 2009
Raymond J. Karbowski
Raymond J. "Karbo" Karbowski, of 3318 Wilson St., Two Rivers, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 24, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. All who knew him appreciated his kind and giving spirit, his positive attitude, his sense of humor and his unwavering faith.
Ray was born on May 5, 1927, in Two Rivers, son of the late Stanley and Agnes (Waier) Karbowski. He graduated from Sacred Heart Grade School, and with the class of 1944 from Washington High School, Two Rivers. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific and the Philippines in 1945 until 1946, attaining the rank of Carpenters Mate 3rd Class. He attended the Chicago Technical College, Chicago, Ill., from 1946 until 1947, and worked with architect Sylvester Schmitt. He returned to Two Rivers, and worked at the Metal Ware Corp. for seven years and then at Hamilton Manufacturing for 35 years until his retirement in 1989. On Sept. 4, 1948, he married his beloved Dorothy Hebert at St. Mark's Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 2002. Ray was active in serving Sacred Heart Church as secretary trustee for 25 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1248 in Two Rivers, and third degree member and past grand knight of Knights of Columbus Council 1957, and a past faithful navigator of Fourth Degree Assembly 1220 of Two Rivers. Ray was a member of the Green Bay Diocesan Catholic Choir for 25 years, and was a charter member of the Laudaute Choir of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, and a charter member of the Two Rivers Ecumenical Choir. He was also a long-time member of the Two Rivers Golf Association, and served as their secretary for more than 30 years.
Ray will be sadly missed by his six children, their spouses, and his nine grandchildren; sons: Tony Karbowski, Green Bay, and Christopher and Sarah Karbowski, Two Rivers; daughters: Joan and Walt Francis, Kenosha; Nancy and Jay Orvis; Laurie Klosterman and fianc?, Mark Nicol; and Jennifer Karbowski, all of Two Rivers; grandchildren: Alex Francis, Ian and Aja Orvis; Erick Klosterman; Sarah (Adam) Johnsrud; Jennisa, Andy and Nicole Karbowski; and Justin Brull; brother and sister-in-law: Robert and Joyce Karbowski, Two Rivers; and three sisters-in-law: Karen Karbowski, Two Rivers; Gertrude Damm, Manitowoc; and Marcella Boeckman, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife: Dorothy; daughter: Judith Ann; two brothers: Stanley Jr. and Ted Karbowski; five sisters: Angie Goetz; Ann Bauch; Teresa Kuenzel; Helen Assman; and Florence Koehler; and seven brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Full military honors will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., led by Father Bill.
Visitation will continue on Saturday morning, March 28, 2009, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church from 9 until 10:15 a.m.
The Karbowski family is pleased that Ray had his wish of being able to care for himself at home all of his life. They would like to extend sincere thanks to the Aurora Visiting Nurses Association who recently assisted him, especially Wendy, whose company he enjoyed. Also to Meals on Wheels and his doctors, Dr. Robert Gahl and Dr. Peter Fergus.
Dad's common response was "Big Deal" and he sure was a big deal to all of us.
Herald Times Reporter
March 26, 2009
Raymond J. "Karbo" Karbowski, of 3318 Wilson St., Two Rivers, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 24, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. All who knew him appreciated his kind and giving spirit, his positive attitude, his sense of humor and his unwavering faith.
Ray was born on May 5, 1927, in Two Rivers, son of the late Stanley and Agnes (Waier) Karbowski. He graduated from Sacred Heart Grade School, and with the class of 1944 from Washington High School, Two Rivers. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific and the Philippines in 1945 until 1946, attaining the rank of Carpenters Mate 3rd Class. He attended the Chicago Technical College, Chicago, Ill., from 1946 until 1947, and worked with architect Sylvester Schmitt. He returned to Two Rivers, and worked at the Metal Ware Corp. for seven years and then at Hamilton Manufacturing for 35 years until his retirement in 1989. On Sept. 4, 1948, he married his beloved Dorothy Hebert at St. Mark's Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 2002. Ray was active in serving Sacred Heart Church as secretary trustee for 25 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1248 in Two Rivers, and third degree member and past grand knight of Knights of Columbus Council 1957, and a past faithful navigator of Fourth Degree Assembly 1220 of Two Rivers. Ray was a member of the Green Bay Diocesan Catholic Choir for 25 years, and was a charter member of the Laudaute Choir of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, and a charter member of the Two Rivers Ecumenical Choir. He was also a long-time member of the Two Rivers Golf Association, and served as their secretary for more than 30 years.
Ray will be sadly missed by his six children, their spouses, and his nine grandchildren; sons: Tony Karbowski, Green Bay, and Christopher and Sarah Karbowski, Two Rivers; daughters: Joan and Walt Francis, Kenosha; Nancy and Jay Orvis; Laurie Klosterman and fianc?, Mark Nicol; and Jennifer Karbowski, all of Two Rivers; grandchildren: Alex Francis, Ian and Aja Orvis; Erick Klosterman; Sarah (Adam) Johnsrud; Jennisa, Andy and Nicole Karbowski; and Justin Brull; brother and sister-in-law: Robert and Joyce Karbowski, Two Rivers; and three sisters-in-law: Karen Karbowski, Two Rivers; Gertrude Damm, Manitowoc; and Marcella Boeckman, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife: Dorothy; daughter: Judith Ann; two brothers: Stanley Jr. and Ted Karbowski; five sisters: Angie Goetz; Ann Bauch; Teresa Kuenzel; Helen Assman; and Florence Koehler; and seven brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Full military honors will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., led by Father Bill.
Visitation will continue on Saturday morning, March 28, 2009, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church from 9 until 10:15 a.m.
The Karbowski family is pleased that Ray had his wish of being able to care for himself at home all of his life. They would like to extend sincere thanks to the Aurora Visiting Nurses Association who recently assisted him, especially Wendy, whose company he enjoyed. Also to Meals on Wheels and his doctors, Dr. Robert Gahl and Dr. Peter Fergus.
Dad's common response was "Big Deal" and he sure was a big deal to all of us.
Herald Times Reporter
March 26, 2009
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