Obituary of Raymond Gustav Wenzel Jr.

Hilton: Ray went to be with the Lord and Mom on Valentines Day, February 14, 2017, at the age of 81, after a brief illness. Ray was predeceased by his wife, Ann (Richter) Wenzel in 2013; his son, Larry Wenzel in 2015; his parents, Raymond Sr. & Marion Wenzel; his father and mother-in-law, Joseph & Helen Richter; his brother, Jim Wenzel; and his sisters-in-law, Irma & Helen Wenzel. He is survived by his daughter, Jean (Bert) Johnston; his son, Ray III (Bobbi) Wenzel; his grandchildren, Amber (Chris) Johnston-Kircher, Courtney Johnston, Dominic & Georgia Wenzel; 2 great-grandchildren, Dominic Flinn & Alexis Kircher; his brothers, Paul & Charles (Bev) Wenzel; his sister, Carol (Bill) Rudd; his sister-in-law, Hilda (Bill) Sextone; his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and his granddog, Toby who was by his side for the last 2 years. Ann and Ray were heavily involved with the 793 RD Military Police Battalion. Friends are invited to call Sunday, February 19th from 2-5 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue in Hilton. His Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 20th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Church in Hilton, followed by a Military Graveside Service at Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions to Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association in Ray’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue, Hilton, NY. http://www.burgerfuneralhome.com.