Raymond Laursen Obituary

Age - 88

October 7, 2023

Caro, MI

Raymond J. Laursen of Fairgrove, age 88, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Brian's House in Hampton Twp. Ray was born December 20, 1934 in Detroit, the son of the late Ray and Gladys (Brady) Laursen. He graduated from Fairgrove High School with the class of 1953 and went on to serve in the U. S. Army as a tank mechanic during the Korean War. Upon returning home, Ray happened to meet the former, Sharon K. Ackerman in Caseville. It was love at first sight and were united in marriage on September 28, 1957. Their marriage was blessed with sixty-six years, four children, and countless memories. Ray worked on the family farm, sold DeKalb Corn, and was the Fairgrove Twp. Treasurer for over forty years. He was a dedicated member of the Caro First Baptist Church and a devout Christian, studying his bible diligently every day. Ray loved his faith and was an active prayer warrior. He enjoyed travelling all over the United States, camping, and time spent in Florida. Ray adored his grandchildren, making sure to never miss a sporting event and could always be caught sneaking his granddogs treats. Above all else, Ray loved being with his family, they were the lights of his life. His faith and love will be missed for generations to come. Ray leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Sharon; children, Debra (Rich) Haebler, Diane Coronado, Laura (Tim) Mowry, and Brent (Stacey) Laursen; grandchildren, Jensen (Tabitha), Matt (Talia), Jennifer (Jay), Kayla (Grant), Rachel (Steve), Brianne, Jacob, Nathan, Joel, Abbie, and Noah; many great-grandchildren; brother, Larry (Barbara) Laursen; brother-in-law, Scott (Beth) Ackerman; sister-in-law, Charlotte Ackerman; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dave and Emma Ackerman; son-in-law, David Coronado; brothers-in-law, David Ackerman and Ed Ackerman. A private family funeral will be held and burial will take place at Brookside Cemetery in Fairgrove. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Caro First Baptist Church or Brian's House.

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