Raymond Peirick, Sr

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Raymond H. Peirick Sr.

1923 - 2006

R. H. Peirick Sr.

Raymond H. Peirick Sr., 83, of Watertown, died November 14, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church with the Rev. Bernard Rott officiating.

Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, lxonia.

Family and friends may call to pay their respects at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A scripture service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials to Rainbow Hospice, St. Henry Catholic Church or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.

Raymond was born on April 10, 1923, in Lebanon, son of William and Mary (Pitterle) Peirick. He married the former Lorraine Reese on Oct. 19, 1946, at St. Henry Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 1992.

Ray had farmed in the town of Shields for more than 50 years and had been employed at Midland Co-op, Loebs of Watertown and AGRICO in Johnson Creek. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, Catholic Knights Branch No. 120 and AARP.

Ray was an avid bowler for more than 60 years. He had played baseball in his younger years. He was a Packer fan, loved to play bingo and horseshoes, and had a great sense of humor. He loved to be with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, Diane (Wayne) Ninmann and Robert (Joyce) Peirick, both of Watertown, Jerry(Barb) Peirick of Gilbert, Ariz., Roger (Marilyn) Peirick of Watertown, Steve (Mary) Peirick of Ixonia, Patrick (Debby) Peirick, Darlene (Duane) Duddeck, Ray Jr. (Anne) Peirick, Rose (Steve) Raatz, Lora (Mike) Jonas and Wendy (Brian) Gallagher, all of Watertown; 22 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Marcella Jentzsch of Brookfield, Ill., Clarence (Gertrude) Peirick, Helen Peirick, William (Arlene) Peirick and Agnes (William) Schuett, all of Watertown, Mary Ellen (James) Henry of Brownburg, Ind., and Joanne (Jerold) Blank of Beaver Dam; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. .

He was further preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Leonard, Norbert and Edward Peirick; a sister, Lillian Peck; and a daughter-in-law, Jeinnie Peirick.

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12 09 2006

The family of Raymond H. Peirick Sr. would like to thank all of our relatives, neighbors, pallbearers (Raymond's grandsons), all who sent food, flowers, and cards, and all others for their thoughtfulness during the sad loss of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Our thanks to Dr. Linzer and his staff. Special thanks to Father Bernard Rott for his prayers and visits. Thank you to Rainbow Hospice Care for their visits and help. A very special thank you to Dr. Momin and the Watertown Dialysis Staff for their care the last two years of Raymond's life.

Thank you to the volunteers at Ixonia Firemen's Hall for serving the lunch. Thank you to Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home for your kindness and your help.

Children, Grandchildren, Great grandchildren of Raymond H. Peirick Sr.