Raymond 'Ray' L. Lacross

Raymond L. LaCross, age 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.

            He was born on February 19, 1928, to the late Leo and Aurelia

(St. Charles) LaCross in Flint, MI. Ray served in the United States Army Air Corp. During WWII Era. Flew a B-29 Superfortress out of Schofield Baracks with the 15th Air Force. On July 7, 1949, he married Iva June Lipski, she preceded him in death on May 10, 2010. He worked for Besser Company from 1950 until 1989, retiring after 39 years. Later owned and operated Ray's Gun Shop in Maple Ridge Township. He was known on the local, state, and national levels for skeet, trap, pistol and rifle honors. He was inducted into the Sportsman's Hall of Fame in 1998. Ray was a member of the Alpena City Rifle league, Alpena Sportsmen's Pistol League, Besser Rifle league, and the P.K. Fletcher Gun Club. In 1949, as a pitcher for Maple Ridge baseball team, he helped win the county championship. He was also member of St. Mary Catholic Church.

            He is survived by his eight children, Judy (Pete) Lis of AK; Sandy (Terry) LaLonde of Ossineke, MI; Rodney (Tammy) LaCross of Trenary, MI; Cindy (Dan) Szymanski of Ossineke, MI; Greg (Diana) LaCross of Alpena, MI; Linda (Jim) Tanner of Alpena, MI; Rick (Roberta) LaCross of Lachine, MI; and Brenda (Paul) Storm of Rockford, MI. Along with 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, his sister Audrey MacNall of Alpena, MI, his brother Daniel (Pat) LaCross of Alpena, MI and several nieces and nephews.

            Ray was preceded in death by his sister Betty Johnson.

            Family and friends will gather for visitation at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, from 2 pm until 8 pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home from 10 am until the 11 am Funeral Service begins with Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz officiating, followed by Full Military Honors accorded by the V.F.W. Post 2496 and the Michigan Army National Guard.

            Internment: Holy Cross Cemetery

Visitation Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM At Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home Visitation Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Funeral Service 11:00 AM Full Military Service At Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 11:00 AM

KARPUS HUNTER FUNERAL HOME 516 W CHISHOLM ST Alpena, Michigan 49707

Visitation Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM At Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home Visitation Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Funeral Service 11:00 AM Full Military Service At Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home