Raymond L. Skaife

Raymond L. Bobber Skaife, age 85, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at his home. He was born on October 30, 1924, in Beetown, the son of John and Mildred (Turner) Skaife. On January 21, 1946, Raymond was united in marriage to Pearl Henry at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Little Grant Township for sixty years. Raymond enjoyed playing cards with his card playing buddies, fishing, hunting, and family gatherings.

Survivors include his children: Leo (Sally) Skaife, Beloit; Danny (Pam) Skaife, Madison; Christine (Dick) Perry, Mt. Hope; Rosalee (Jerry) Morrow, Mt. Hope; Penny Skaife, Avoca; grandchildren: Amy (Spencer) Skaife- Hess, Matt Skaife, Kelly (Kevin) Burdick, Tracy (Joel) Schildgen, Darcy Clardy, Aaron (Robin) Perry, Andrew Perry, Joe (Jody) Morrow, Jennifer (Dan) Cooley, Valentino and Casanova Coy; eighteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack (Marlene) Skaife, Madison; one sister, Lenora Heilmann, Prairie du Chien; one brother-in-law, Glen Henry, Waunakee; and sisters-in-law, Leola Skaife, Creston; Eleanor Skaife, Lancaster.

In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl, a son, Peter, four brothers: Robert, Lawrence, Lavern, and Richard, and one sister, Helen.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 21, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with Rev. Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Friends called on Thursday, May 20, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home and from 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.

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