Raymond "Ray" Stafford's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2025 in Janesville, Wisconsin

Raymond "Ray" Stafford

September 6, 1930 - August 2, 2025 (94 years old)

Janesville, Wisconsin

Raymond "Ray" Stafford's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2025 in Janesville, Wisconsin

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Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home

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Raymond "Ray" Stafford

September 6, 1930 - August 2, 2025 (94 years old)

Janesville, Wisconsin

Raymond Stafford Obituary

We bid farewell to Raymond Stafford (Janesville, Wisconsin), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 2, 2025 at the age of 94. Raymond touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Raymond Stafford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Homer A. Stafford and Inez I. Stafford (Foat); his wife Evelyn M. Payne; his son Jeffrey Raymond Stafford; his parents-in-law, Elden and Marjorie Payne; his siblings, Robert (Evelyn), Johnnie, Howard, Harold, Billie and Marion Przybyski; and his siblings-in-law, John Erickson, Alvin Berg (Gene), Bob Payne, Kathryn Payne, Donna Payne and Marilyn Braund (Phil).

He is survived by: his daughter Laurie Knutson (Brad); his granddaughter Rachelle Steurer (Eric); his great grandchildren, Jack and Hallie; his grandson Sean Knutson (Stacie); his great grandchildren, Stella, Sylas and Stone; his sister Dixie Lee Erickson; and his siblings-in-law, Arline Berg, Bonnie Erickson, Dave Payne, Paul Payne (Gwen) and James Payne (Paula).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home



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