Raymond Oscar Fuller Sr., age 74, a Manitowoc resident, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Ray was born on April 25, 1937 in Waukesha to the late Guy Sr. and Ellen Oestreich Fuller. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956 and then enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. Ray served his country from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1959. He was employed for many years at Manitowoc Company and completed his working career with The Salvation Army. Ray enjoyed competing in dart tournaments, collecting movies, teaching Sunday School, giving "high – fives" to the children at day care, cheering for the Cubs win or lose, playing cards with his children, and spending time with his cats, friends, and family. He was a Soldier (member) of The Salvation Army.

Survivors include seven children: Linda Luchsinger, Manitowoc; Ray (Peggy) Fuller Jr., Manitowoc; Melinda (Rick) Craanen, Denmark; Melina Fuller and her significant other Gary, Manitowoc; Jesse (Sue) Fuller, Cato; and Becky Fuller and her significant other Dean, Green Bay; and Stacy Steinberg, Sheboygan; 20 grandchildren: Jacob, Adam, Carrie, Ricky, Roxanne, Michael, Bobby, Crystal, Jerry, James, Dennis, Timothy, Jeremy, Michael, Brandon, Rosie, Jake, Samantha, Joseph, and Kelly Jo; nine great grandchildren; one brother: Arthur (Marilyn) Fuller, Manitowoc; one sister: Patricia (Robert) Clark, Manitowoc; the mother of his children: Carlene Fuller, Manitowoc; three cats: Junior, Snook, and Fritz; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ray was preceded in death by his parents: Guy and Ellen Fuller; one granddaughter: Tanya Marie Schill; and one brother: Guy George Fuller Jr.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 5 pm until the time of the funeral service at 7 pm. Captain Jeremiah Stouder from The Salvation Army will officiate with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Ray's name to The Salvation Army.

Ray's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Andrew Yetter and the nurses on Aurora Medical Center's 3rd floor for the care and compassion they provided.