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Raymond H. Josten

Birth	:	25 Jan 1924 Elgin, Antelope County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	19 Apr 2011 Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1497002, -102.9569016
Inscription	:	Oct. 11, 1948 Backside: Parents of David Raymond Nancy Ann Diane Helen Dean Joseph
Description	:	Raymond H. Josten Jan 25,1924-April 19,2011 Raymond H. Josten, 87, of Sidney, passed away April 19, 2011, at Memorial Health Center Extended Care in Sidney. Rosary services will be April 22, with a mass of Christian burial on April 23. Both services will be in St. Patrick´s Catholic Church. Military graveside honors will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Raymond H. Josten, the son of Joe and Anna(Penne)Josten, was born on Jan. 25, 1924, at Elgin. Ray, along with four brothers and two sisters, was raised on the family farm, attended and graduated from St. Boniface School at Elgin in 1942. In July 1944, he... Read More	Raymond H. Josten Jan 25,1924-April 19,2011 Raymond H. Josten, 87, of Sidney, passed away April 19, 2011, at Memorial Health Center Extended Care in Sidney. Rosary services will be April 22, with a mass of Christian burial on April 23. Both services will be in St. Patrick´s Catholic Church. Military graveside honors will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Raymond H. Josten, the son of Joe and Anna(Penne)Josten, was born on Jan. 25, 1924, at Elgin. Ray, along with four brothers and two sisters, was raised on the family farm, attended and graduated from St. Boniface School at Elgin in 1942. In July 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the Destroyer USS Zellers as a signalman in the Pacific and Atlantic Theatres. Following his discharge in July 1946 Ray attended Grand Island Business College. On Oct. 11, 1948, he was united in marriage to Darlene Ridder and they are the parents of four children, David, Nancy and twins Dean and Diane.Ray spent his entire lifetime connected to the lumber and building business. He was employed as assistant manager to the Elgin Lumber Co. and Albion Elevator & Lumber Co. In September of 1953, he moved with his family to Sidney when he joined Neil D. Hughes and purchased the former Moore Lumber Co. at 15th and Quince Streets. He and Neil operated the Hughes-Josten Lumber Co. at that location until 1960 when the business was purchased by Foster Lumber Co. At this time, he and wife Darlene formed the Josten Construction Company and operated this business until 1982. Ray and Darlene have resided at their present home at 1714 15th Avenue since 1958. Ray was an avid golfer, loved boating, fishing, hunting and playing cards. He and Darlene have been loyal followers of their children and grandchildren in sports. He was an active member of St. Patrick´s Catholic Church, served on the original St. Pat´s School Board during the construction of the St. Pat´s High School, and served on the building committee during the construction of the present St. Patrick´s Parish Center. Ray is a Past Commander of the American Legion in Elgin, Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus of Sidney and 4th Degree Member. He was a life-member of the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W. as well as the Sidney Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Darlene of Sidney; sons, David (Lisa) and family of North Platte, and Dean (Rhonda) and family of Omaha; daughters, Nancy O´Connell (John) and family of Sidney, and Diane Watson and family of Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence and wife Clem of Powell Butte, Ore.; two sisters-in-law, Berniece Josten of McCook, and Mary Ann Olson of Sidney; and many extended family members and friends.Ray was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lawrence and wife Betty, Sylvester and Alfred; one brother-in-law, Harold Olson; four brothers-in-law, Frank, Joe, Herman and Lawrence ``Pete??´ Ridder; and three sisters-in-law, Cathrine, Bernadine and Cecilia.

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Raymond H. Josten's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA.
When did Raymond H. Josten death?
Raymond H. Josten death on 19 Apr 2011 in Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.1497002
Longitude: -102.9569016

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Josten Jr.

(1885 - 1975)

Anna M. “Ann” Penne Josten

(1886 - 1982)

Spouse

Darlene M. Ridder Josten

(1928 - 2017)

Siblings

Lawrence Joseph Josten

(1911 - 1979)

Ava Clare Josten Welding

(1912 - 2001)

Katherine Marie Josten Pelster

(1914 - 2006)

Sylvester Paul “Vet” Josten

(1917 - 2007)

Alfred J. Josten

(1918 - 1998)

Paul T. Josten

(1922 - 1922)

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