Raymond "Ray" Edward Riekkoff
November 30, 2017Share using:
Raymond Edward Riekkoff "Ray"
Of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at the age of 88 years. Ray is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nancy (nee Taylor), and he was the loving father of Ronald Riekkoff, James (Cynthia) Riekkoff, Elizabeth Riekkoff, Heather Woolridge and Holly (Kevin) Gray. He is also survived by his grandchildren Ryan, Rachel, Cullan, Rebecca and Taylor; his great-grandchildren, Conor, Aubry and Aurora; and other relatives and many friends. Ray was preceded in death by his son, Ross; his brothers, Richard, Robert and Roger; and his sister, Catherine.
Ray enjoyed playing and coaching softball, getting together with the Fabulous 40's group, planning social events, taking family vacations, reading the newspaper and cheering for his favorite sports teams.
Ray had an illustrious career in banking, retiring as vice-president and chief compliance officer at Bank One after 22 years.
There wasn't much Ray didn't tackle. He lived his life to the fullest and ensured that those around him did as well.
A memorial visitation will be held for Ray on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, from 4pm until the time of Memorial Service and Sharing at 6pm, all at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Chapel of the Chimes, 13235 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin. Inurnment of Ray's cremains will take place on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 11am at Wisconsin Memorial Park.