TERRY WRAY

TERRY WRAY

October 10, 1956 - October 12, 2023

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Terry Gale Wray, age 67, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. 

He was born on October 10, 1956 in Hutchinson, KS, the son of the late Gerald and Bessie Wray. He married Sheryl Wray (Dahlke) on August 7, 1982. Terry was a 1974 graduate of Hutchinson Sr. High School and served 4 years in the U.S. Navy including time on the U.S.S. Forrestal. After his time in the Navy, he spent his career in the printing industry, retiring from Custom Printing. 

Terry was an active member of Trinity Lutheran in Menasha and was involved in their choir, dinner theatre, helped with their sound systems, and served on many committees. He was very active with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a leader for both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for many years. Terry was also a coach for his son's baseball teams, participated in Sing Out Reno County & People International Incorporated. 

Terry enjoyed World of Outlaws Sprint Car racing, puzzles, and bringing joy to children as one of Santa's many helpers. 

He is survived by his wife, Sheryl and three sons, Tim (Teresa) Wray of South Bend, IN, Chris (Jenn) Wray of Sheboygan, and Joe (Chelsea) Wray of Burkburnett, TX; six grandchildren – Skyler Knisely, Tegan Wray, Parker Wray, Allison Wray, Madelyn Wray & Mackenzie Bolado. 

He is further survived by many brother & sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his immediate family of his parents, Gerald & Bessie Wray, step-father Johnny Friesen, half-sister Betty Killian, and half-brother Larry Conley. 

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (300 Broad St) Menasha. Friends and family may call at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11 am. Burial will be at the Rosendale Cemetery. 

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Mark & Karen Lambert
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Sheryl and family, We are so sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
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Amy Gauthier
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Dear Sheryl and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss.  You all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.   Amy Gauthier 
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Cindy Thompson
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My late husband, Lenard Eugene (Gene) Thompson, USN, RET, DEC. served with Terry on the USS FORRESTAL.  Terry was one of five other sailors that Gene stayed in contact with after leaving FORRESTAL. I heard many stories and have pictures of the shenanigans they got into while in Mayport, Florida, and Spain and Italy and France…. I know Gene has found Terry, they’re having a rum and Coke and Gene is handing Terry a fishing pole telling how great the fishing is and they’re all keepers. Terry, Fair Winds and Following Seas. My deepest sympathies go to Sheryl, the boys and all extended family. Sheryl, take comfort that I am grieving with you, but so happy that Terry is in God’s hands. With Love, Cindy
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Raymond M Wyngaard
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My Sincere Condolences to you and your Family.. Me and My Mother (Sharon) sung in the choir with him years ago. 
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Andrea Randall
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My heart goes out to you and your family. Always in my thoughts and paryers
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Elaine (Griffin) Plybon
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I am so saddened by this news, but I am also very thankful to have had the influence of Terry Wray in my life as a teenager with Sing Out Reno County, Kansas. Many of my memories of transformational experiences I had over my years in SORC have Terry in them. A genuinely good person, and sincere in everything he ever did or said. My condolences to Sheryl and the family, and to all who knew him.

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