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Ray Leo Wondercheck

Birth	:	18 Nov 1938 Nance County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	17 Oct 2017 La Mesa, San Diego County, California, USA
Burial	:	Omaha National Cemetery, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1350000, -96.1330200
Plot	:	Section 1 Site 683
Inscription	:	AN US NAVY BELOVED HUSBAND FATHER GRANDPA
Description	:	Ray Leo Wondercheck November 18, 1938 to October 17, 2017 Ray Wondercheck entered this life on November 18th, 1938, in Cottonwood, NE, as the youngest of 14 siblings. He went to live in Heaven on October 17th, 2017, in La Mesa, CA, at the age of 78, after a brief battle with leukemia. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 54 years, Beverly, his daughters Brenda (Buddy) Smith, Becci (Dan) Sommer, and Lisa (Aaron Lawson) Wondercheck, and grandchildren Arin, Regan, Chris, Megan, Chris, Kyle, Maggie, Ethan, Dustin, Caitlin, CaiCai, six great grandchildren, as well as friends and family. Ray was proceeded... Read More	Ray Leo Wondercheck November 18, 1938 to October 17, 2017 Ray Wondercheck entered this life on November 18th, 1938, in Cottonwood, NE, as the youngest of 14 siblings. He went to live in Heaven on October 17th, 2017, in La Mesa, CA, at the age of 78, after a brief battle with leukemia. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 54 years, Beverly, his daughters Brenda (Buddy) Smith, Becci (Dan) Sommer, and Lisa (Aaron Lawson) Wondercheck, and grandchildren Arin, Regan, Chris, Megan, Chris, Kyle, Maggie, Ethan, Dustin, Caitlin, CaiCai, six great grandchildren, as well as friends and family. Ray was proceeded in death by his parents, Art Sr. and Rose, six brothers, four sisters, and is survived by his sisters Doris Bise, Nadine Sindelar, and his brother, Joe (Hanne) Wondercheck, and numerous nieces and nephews. Upon graduating from high school in Belgrade, NE, in 1956, Ray joined the Navy. After two years of active service, he graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1968. Go Big Red! He worked for the US Department of Agriculture as a District Soil Conservationist in Nebraska, Arizona, and Washington for 26 years, then at the Yakima Valley Community College in Yakima, WA, for nine years. He also worked at Evergreen Financial in Yakima, WA, for several years before retiring in 2008. After retirement he traveled cross-country with Bev in their camper. Their adventures included visiting family and friends in Nebraska, California, Alabama, Montana, Georgia, and Oregon. Ray also volunteered at Peace Lutheran Church in Selah, WA, where he and Bev attended for 34 years. Ray’s biggest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren. Ray’s body has been donated to Science Care. His ashes will be laid to rest with Military Honors at the Omaha National Cemetery in Omaha, NE. Services in Selah, WA and Bellevue, NE are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to your local hospice organization. Source: Legacy Funeral and Cremation Care La Mesa, CA

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Where is Ray Leo Wondercheck's memorial?
Ray Leo Wondercheck's memorial is located at: Omaha National Cemetery, Sarpy County, USA.
When did Ray Leo Wondercheck death?
Ray Leo Wondercheck death on 17 Oct 2017 in La Mesa, San Diego County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ray Leo Wondercheck's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1350000
Longitude: -96.1330200

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Parent

Siblings

Leonard Harold Wondercheck

(1919 - 2003)

Mildred A. Wondercheck Jennings

(1921 - 2013)

Richard Eugene Wondercheck

(1929 - 1930)

Helen Rose Wondercheck

(1937 - 1937)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Omaha National Cemetery
Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1350000, -96.1330200

2. Glesmann Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1105610, -96.1338040

3. Springfield Memorial Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0974998, -96.1371994

4. Sarpy County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0890410, -96.1194250

5. Voss Mohr Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1903000, -96.1288986

6. Grabow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1617889, -96.2059402

7. Portal Cemetery
Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1838989, -96.0802994

8. Fairview Cemetery
Papillion, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1027985, -96.0513992

9. Pennsylvania Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1539001, -96.2253036

10. Pflug Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0759500, -96.1909500

11. Cedar Dale Cemetery
Papillion, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1418304, -96.0338745

12. LaBorde Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1464005, -96.2331009

13. Papillion Cemetery
Papillion, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1758003, -96.0410995

14. Wilson Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0495000, -96.1475000

15. Mount Auburn Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2047005, -96.2050018

16. Indian Mound Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0360000, -96.1547000

17. Beth El Cemetery
Ralston, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2117004, -96.0428009

18. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1314011, -96.2778015

19. Lefler Farm Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0455284, -96.2247925

20. Thomas Calvary Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1586000, -96.2887000

21. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2558975, -96.1194687

22. Ball Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0205994, -96.1919022

23. Resurrection Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2344208, -96.0365448

24. Hrabik Cemetery
Bellevue, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1726540, -95.9768200