Raymond E. ChrismanIssue Date: December 2, 2020 Raymond E. Chrisman, 84, of Aurora, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at the Oscar G Johnson Veterans Hospital in Iron Mountain, Mi.
Born Feb. 28, 1936 in Aurora, to the late Verne and Elizabeth (DeGraaf) Chrisman, he served in the United States Army until an honorable discharge. He married Patricia Behnke on Oct. 14, 1967 in Iron Mountain and worked at the Florence County Co-Op in Aurora and later at Grede Foundry in Iron Mountain, retiring in 1993.
He also enjoyed camping, building woodworking projects, and inventing new things, but most of all, he enjoyed his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia; four sons Darwin (Leslie) Chrisman, Iron Mountain, Jack (Jennifer) Chrisman, Ladysmith, Wayne (Kellye) Chrisman, Pulaski and Troy (Holly) Chrisman, Green Bay; and nine grandchildren; a brother, Dick Chrisman, Mukwonago; two sisters, Frances Schaut, Aurora and Vera Craig, Littleton, Co.; two sisters-in-law, Linda Chrisman and Mary Johnson and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers, Jerome, Rodger, Freddy, Edwin, Russell, Walt and Jim; three sisters, Joyce, Ollie and Shirley and many in-laws; nieces and nephews.
Per his wishes, private family services will be held. Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain assisted the family. Condolences or tributes can be made online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com"¨
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