Raymond Leo Larsen, age 83, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday July 18, 2023. Raymond was born on March 4, 1940, in the Town of Maine, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, son of the late Leo and Elsie (Piechocki) Larsen. Ray graduated from Seymour High School and then served his country in the United States Army in Korea. On August 12, 1961, he was united in marriage to Sandra "Sandy" Lietz in Appleton. Raymond worked at Valley Cast Wire for 38 years before retiring. In his free time, he loved nothing more than spending time with his family. He was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and birdwatching. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother will be deeply missed by his loving family.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sandy; children, Timothy (Tracy) Larsen, Julie Larsen, and Ted (Jessica) Larsen; grandchildren, Hunter, Fisher, Leah and Tanner; a great-granddaughter, Gracelyn; siblings, Russell (Sharon) Larsen and Deanna (Craig) Johnston; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sherry Zika, Glory and Robert Towns, and Nancy and Steven Hoover.  He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends including very special friends, Mike and Lori Bahr.

Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Elsie.

A funeral service for Raymond will be held at noon on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Hillside Assembly of God Church in Gillett, with Rev. Carlson officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 am until the time of service. Military Honors will follow the service and burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery in Shiocton.