Raymond Greenwood

RAYMOND H. GREENWOOD

Raymond H. Greenwood, age 96, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Lake Winona Manor.

He was born on July 21, 1919, in Winona, to Hubert and Edith (Osowski) Greenwood.  Ray graduated from Winona High School, and went on to complete telegrapher training for the railroad at the Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis.  Ray was united in marriage with Lorraine Cichosz on August 20, 1947, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Winona.

Ray honorably served his country with the United States Army in the 370th Field Artillery Battalion during World War II, and participated in the landing on Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and the campaigns in North Africa, Northern France, and Central Europe.  He was awarded a Bronze Star in recognition of his service, and was discharged with the rank of Corporal.  He often talked about his return home from Europe aboard the Queen Mary, and sailing into the harbor at New York City.

He was employed for many years with the Green Bay and Western Railroad as a telegrapher, retiring after 35 years of service.  Ray was a member of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka, the Winona Athletic Club, and the American Legion.

Ray will be remembered for his love of dancing, going out to dinner, and traveling with Lorraine.  He was very handy and took great pride in taking care of his home and his yard.  Ray also enjoyed playing cards, especially 500 and Euchre, and he faithfully watched the Twins and the Vikings.

Ray is lovingly survived by his wife, Lorraine, Winona; son: Allan (Debbie) Greenwood, Winona; granddog, Lambeau; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Lucille Greenwood; and a sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Garold Stinson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka.  The Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Hargesheimer will officiate.

Following the Mass, the American Legion Leon J. Wetzel Post 9 of Winona will provide military honors outside of the Basilica.

Ray will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, from 9 AM until the time of the Mass.

The family prefers memorials to be directed to the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka.

Online condolences or memories may be left for Ray’s family at www.watkowski-mulyck.com.

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