Raymond Lewis Van Schaick, age 79, of Spring Valley, passed away April 3, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-St. Marys Campus in Rochester.
Raymond was born December 31, 1940, in Rochester to George and Dorothy Van Schaick.
In 1965 he was married to Ada Batt, they were later divorced.
On January 5, 1980, he married Marilyn (Rudlong) Richards.
Ray drove truck all of his working years, mainly for road construction companies out of Rochester, Minn. The highlights of his driving career were the last two when he drove for Van Schaick Trucking, which is owned by Raymond Jr, one of his sons. Ray enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, etc., but he loved spending time with family and friends especially by holding social gatherings in “his” garage.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Marilyn,one sister Susie (Neal) Richards, two step-sons, Kevin (Melanie), Kenny, three sons, George, Raymond Jr, (Tina), Adam and one daughter, Renae Hisey, 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren.
Raymond was preceded in death by his father George Van Schaick, mother Dorothy Van Schaick, two brothers, Fabian and Francis; and two grandchildren, Daniel and Abigail.
Due to the Public Health Concerns a family graveside service will take place at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Spring Valley, Minn., on Tuesday, April 7.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.