Raymond Skowronski, age 87, passed away Saturday September 15, 2012. He was born in Elmira, MI to Casimir Skowronski and Catherine (Gazella) Skowronski on April 27, 1925. He married Pearl Gonyer on July 21, 1980. He was employed with Post Cereal where he worked for 33 years until retiring in 1981. Raymond loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed tinkering, dancing, gardening, baseball, horse races and travel. He was a member of the PNA, Elks, and the Moose Lodges in Battle Creek.
He is survived by son, Bruce (Jean) Haire of Battle Creek, MI; grandchildren, Christopher (Kimberly) Haire of Battle Creek, MI, Kelly Haire of Michigan; great grandchildren, Andrew Haire, Ryan Mains and Alysha Haire; brother, Leo (Barbara) Skowronski of Suttons Bay, MI Joe “Joey” Skowronski of Battle Creek, as well as many nieces and nephews including Casimer (Alice) Dzwik of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Pearl, brothers, Frank, Joseph, Edward & Henry; sisters, Pearl Skowronski, Delores Gaskill, Cecelia Dzwik and Sophia Dzwik.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday September 19, 2012 from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service . Funeral services will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11:00AM with Deacon Hal Bohan officiating. Interment will take place at Bedford Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be contributed to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence and the Schaffer Senior Home Care.
Interment Location
Location
Bedford Cemetery
Address
S Uldricks Drive Battle Creek, MI 49017
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