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Raymond H. “Ray” Carstensen

Birth	:	13 May 1921 Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	7 Sep 2016 Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hooper Cemetery, Hooper, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6032982, -96.5419006
Description	:	"Raymond H. Carstensen, 95, of Fremont passed away in his home on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016. He was born May 13, 1921, on the farm near Bennington to Carsten and Martha (Thomsen) Carstensen. In his early childhood years, the family moved to a farm near Elkhorn. He received his education in Bennington, Elk City and Elkhorn. He moved again with his family to a farm northwest of Fremont and then to his parents’ acreage northwest of Hooper. Ray served in the U.S. Army during the World War II years of 1944-45 with training at Camp Robinson in Little Rock, Ark., and then... Read More	"Raymond H. Carstensen, 95, of Fremont passed away in his home on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016. He was born May 13, 1921, on the farm near Bennington to Carsten and Martha (Thomsen) Carstensen. In his early childhood years, the family moved to a farm near Elkhorn. He received his education in Bennington, Elk City and Elkhorn. He moved again with his family to a farm northwest of Fremont and then to his parents’ acreage northwest of Hooper. Ray served in the U.S. Army during the World War II years of 1944-45 with training at Camp Robinson in Little Rock, Ark., and then was stationed at Fort Robinson in northwest Nebraska as an instructor for the K-9 handlers. In a book, “Forever Heroes” by Joyce Winfield, which will be coming out this fall, Ray is 1 of 21 surviving Nebraska WWII veterans to be included. On Sept. 15, 1950, Ray was married to Elaine Sprick in the former Zion Lutheran Church of Hooper. They lived on the farm that Ray rented for approximately 22 years until moving to Fremont in 1972. Ray was employed at Midland Lutheran College from 1968 until retiring in 1987. Ray also did some carpentry work, building cabinets, and making many items for family and friends. He did many carpentry and cabinet projects for Midland College. He was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Fremont, and a life member of American Legion Post 18 of Hooper. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elaine and his seven sisters. Survivors include: a daughter, Laraine (and husband, Jerry) Gutschow of Blair; a son, Dean (and wife, Karen) Carstensen, Fremont; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Timothy Lutheran Church with Rev. Russell McDowell presiding. There is no visitation. The private committal will be in Hooper Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Timothy Lutheran Church and Fremont Health Hospice." Fremont Tribune, Fremont, Nebraska.

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Where is Raymond H. “Ray” Carstensen's memorial?
Raymond H. “Ray” Carstensen's memorial is located at: Hooper Cemetery, Hooper, Dodge County, USA.
When did Raymond H. “Ray” Carstensen death?
Raymond H. “Ray” Carstensen death on 7 Sep 2016 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.6032982
Longitude: -96.5419006

Family Members:

Parent

Carsten Carstensen

(1881 - 1967)

Martha Thomsen Carstensen

(1889 - 1951)

Spouse

Elaine S. Sprick Carstensen

(1922 - 2006)

Siblings

Mary A. Carstensen Winterburn

(1909 - 1982)

(unknow - unknow)

Anne Lucia “Annie” Carstensen Ruff

(1913 - 1994)

Margaret E Carstensen Jessen

(1918 - 2011)

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