Raymond E. Fores

Raymond E. Fores passed peacefully on April 8, 2024 at Evergreen. He was born in La Porte, Indiana to John and Elsie Fores. He married Barbara Woehlke and together had three children. He graduated from Oshkosh High School, was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for Wisconsin Public Service for 35 years.

A lifelong craftsman, he enjoyed woodworking and created heirloom-quality rocking horses, furniture and exquisite models of 1930s-era automobiles.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, his children Kevin (Omro), Kerry (Oshkosh) and Kelly (Sarasota,
 FL), four grandchildren Erica (Ryan) Boehm, Nathaniel "Benji" (Jenn) Fores, Alexandra Fores, and Kylie
 FItch. He has five great grandchildren, Colin, Mackenzie, Luke, and Evan Boehm and Wilder Fores, as well as other relatives
 and friends.

Per his wishes no services are planned. Inurnment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. Ray was especially fond of his three chows; Kodi, Mindy and Sassy. In lieu of flowers, donations to Oshkosh Humane Society or a charity of your choice are encouraged. Barbara and Ray want to thank Al and Toby for their weekly visits throughout this journey.