Raymond G. Andres

Raymond Gerard Andres, age 85, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025.  Ray was born February 1, 1940, to Alphons Andres and Elisabeth (Popp) Andres.  He graduated from Pius XI High School and attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and Milwaukee School of Engineering. Ray then served in the U.S. Navy as an electrician and had the opportunity to travel the world.   He later attended MATC and earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology.  On weekends, he taught electrical courses at Great Lakes Naval Station.  Ray utilized his technical and leadership skills during his career with Allis-Chalmers and Whitnall Summit until his retirement. Ray always enjoyed fixing things.  After he retired, Ray moved to Bohner’s Lake and enjoyed boating, yardwork, sharing stories with his cherished neighbors on his porch, and spending time with the family dog, Tully.

Ray took great pride in his faith and his family. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Andres (Graack), two daughters, Yvonne (Byron) Lambert and Monica Andres (Richard Kaplan), grandchildren, Lauren Lambert, Michael Lambert (Kirsten McGannon), his sister Mary Richtmyre, nephew Robert Richtmyre, niece Ronda Bauer, and many other relatives and dear friends. Ray’s family would like to thank Ellen, Mary, Terri, and Holly for their Pastoral Care ministry from St. Mary Catholic Church. We would also like to thank the caring staff at Arbor View.

A Mass of Christian Burial will start at 11:00 am, Monday, July 7, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Burlington, (108 McHenry St, Burlington, WI 53105).   Military honors will be held afterwards at Veterans Terrace, (589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington) , at 12:15 pm.  Lunch to follow. 

Memorials in Ray’s name may be made to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight or VFW Post 2823 Burlington.