Raymond Handy, 84, formerly of 1115 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning in Holy Family Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Handy was born May 17, 1896 in Mayville, Wis., son of the late Harland and Lillian White Handy. The family moved to Mount Hope, where he graduated from school in 1914. Following his schooling he went to Montana, where he worked on a ranch for some time before returning home and farming for six years. Mr. Handy was very well known in baseball circles throughout Wisconsin as a catcher in the semi-pro leagues. He married Anna Moening Sedlacek in 1952 in Manitowoc, where they resided following their marriage. Mr. Handy had been employed many years with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and was a member of Eagles Aerie 706 and Old Timers Baseball Association.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Ruth Handy of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Pronie and Celes Barrotta of Sun City, Ariz., and a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Burris of Clear Lake Heights, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Miller of Watsonville, Calif.; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. His wife, three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home after 9 am Saturday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Dec. 22, 1978 p.3
Raymond Handy, 84, formerly of 1115 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning in Holy Family Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Handy was born May 17, 1896 in Mayville, Wis., son of the late Harland and Lillian White Handy. The family moved to Mount Hope, where he graduated from school in 1914. Following his schooling he went to Montana, where he worked on a ranch for some time before returning home and farming for six years. Mr. Handy was very well known in baseball circles throughout Wisconsin as a catcher in the semi-pro leagues. He married Anna Moening Sedlacek in 1952 in Manitowoc, where they resided following their marriage. Mr. Handy had been employed many years with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and was a member of Eagles Aerie 706 and Old Timers Baseball Association.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Ruth Handy of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Pronie and Celes Barrotta of Sun City, Ariz., and a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Burris of Clear Lake Heights, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Miller of Watsonville, Calif.; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. His wife, three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home after 9 am Saturday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Dec. 22, 1978 p.3
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