Ray R. Pockat

Ray R. Pockat, age 75 of Caroline, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, July 25, 2016 at the Theda Care Medical Center in Shawano after suffering a heart attack at his home. 

Ray was born on his family’s home farm in the Town of Grant, Shawano County on April 3, 1941. He was the son of the late Rueben and Esther (Radtke) Pockat. Ray graduated from Marion High School in 1959 and went on to serve his country in the Army National Guard during the Cuban Missile Crisis. On August 24, 1963 he was united in marriage to Shirley Wendt in Split Rock. Ray drove milk truck for F.R. Buss & Company in Caroline for 10 years before farming his home farm in the Town of Grant. After leaving the farm he enjoyed working at Marion Plywood until his retirement. Ray and Shirley were current members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Leopolis. Ray was also a member of the American Legion Blashe-Peters-Tober Post #456 in Caroline. In their younger years, Ray and Shirley enjoyed polka dancing. They were even declared King & Queen of Oktoberfest in Shawano County in 1992. He had a soft spot for his dog; Meera Jo, and loved to shop. It didn’t matter if it was the shopping show on the radio or the flea market, Ray was always on the lookout for a bargain. Most importantly he kept a relationship with his Lord and loved to spend time with family and friends. 

Survivors include: His Wife: Shirley.
Son: Steven (Susan) Pockat, Waukesha. 
Grandchildren: Cassondra, Julia, & Owen Pockat, all of Waukesha. 
Brother: Daniel (Betty) Pockat, Neenah.
Brothers-in-Law & Sisters-in-Law: Darlene (Lawrence) Peterson, Appleton; Marjorie (Arno) Mielke, Marion; Vern (Connie) Wendt, Ogdensburg; & Donald (Linda) Wendt, Tigerton.
Nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Also his Dog: Meera Jo.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents.

Ray’s funeral service will be held Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 11 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda with Rev. Brad Dokken officiating. Interment will follow at the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Leopolis with military honors conducted by members of the American Legion Post #456. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9 AM until the time of the service. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Marion is assisting his family with the arrangements. www.eberhardtstevenson.com 

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