Raymond Willmann
March 25, 1916 — September 20, 2004
Biography
Raymond Willmann, 88, died Monday, September 20, 2004 at McCook Community Hospital.
Raymond was born on March 25, 1916 at Cheyenne, Wyoming to George and Amelia (Amen) Willmann. He attended St. John's Lutheran School, was confirmed and became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Culbertson.
Raymond entered the US Army on April 1, 1942, and served during World War II in the European Stage. After his honorable discharge on December 10, 1945, he returned to the Culbertson community and started farming which he dearly loved. He also enjoyed playing cards and had a great sense of humor which will be greatly missed. He was a life-time member of the Culbertson Veteran's of Foreign Wars.
In August of 1948, he married Marie Rehn at Culbertson. She preceded him in death in March of 1988. Also preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Evelyn Schafer and Elsie Summers; and one brother, Harry Willmann.
Survivors include his sister, Geraldine Johnson of Berthoud, CO; sister-in-law, Pauline Jones of Trenton; special friend and caregiver, Pauline Hagemann of Culbertson; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Memorials may be given in his name.
Graveside services will be at the Culbertson Cemetery of Thursday, September 23, 2004, 2:30 p.m., with Pastor Randy Wahl officiating. There will be an Honorary Military Committal. Burial will be in the Culbertson Cemetery.