Raymond Peter Kirchhofer
January 29, 2018
Raymond Peter Kirchhofer, 83, of Bay City, our loving, devoted, and courageous husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend entered into eternal life on the morning of Monday, January 29, 2018. Raymond was born in Beaverdam, Wisconsin on September 27, 1934, the son of the late Peter and Aurelia (Zweig) Kirchhofer. Raymond, or “Grumpy” as he was affectionately known as, graduated from T.L. Handy High School. While in high school, Raymond met the love of his life, the former Patricia Roberts. They were married on June 26, 1954. Together they shared 63 ½ wonderful years, three children, and countless memories. Raymond served in the U.S. Naval Reserves from 1952-1960 and went on to be a police officer. He retired from the Bay City Police Department as a Lieutenant after 30 years of service. During his career, he received many meritorious and courageous awards. Raymond was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #103. Raymond enjoyed family gatherings, coffee with friends, the casino, gardening, fishing, and hunting. Raymond lived by The Golden Rule and will be missed dearly. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Patricia; their three children, Susan (William) Shaw, Karen Shaler, and William (Sharon) Kirchhofer; grandchildren, Kristin (Daniel) Hilgart and Lisa (Eric) Muir; great-grandchildren, Faith, Neri, and Trinity Hilgart and a little girl, Baby Muir, on the way. He also leaves his siblings, Marian Knaggs, Betty (Ray) Mrozinski, Arlene (Fred) Walter, and Richard (Rose) Kirchhofer. In addition to his parents, Raymond was welcomed home to heaven by his siblings, Beatrice Cook, Nancy Peil, and Shirley Weiss. Raymond’s family will be present to receive visitors on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Friday, February 2, 2018, Raymond will be taken to Our Lady of Peace Parish (St. Mary of the Assumption Church), 607 E. South Union St., Bay City, where visiting will continue from 9:00 AM until the time of his 10:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. Fr. Patrick Jankowiak will officiate with the Rite of Committal to follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to McLaren Hospice or Our Lady of Peace Parish (St. Mary of the Assumption Church) Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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What a great guy,
Pat & Family; We send our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Ray was always one of the bright spots around our neighborhood, and will be sorely missed. I will always picture him smoking his darn cigarettes in your driveway, in all kinds of weather.
Dear Aunt Pat, Susan, Karen and Bill:
My Uncle Ray was a neat guy. He had a good sense of humor and used to pick on me, in a fun way!
He married a nice, pretty lady to share his life with (Aunt Pat). I know he loved his family and was a proud Father and Grandfather.
When I think of my Uncle Ray — I SMILE!
HUGS OF COMFORT, GOD BLESS.
Lisa Martin
(Beatrice’s daughter)
We are so sorry to hear this sad news of the loss of a great man.
Our sympathy and prayers are with all of the family, but especially the Sue and Bill Shaws.
Kristin and Hilgart Family, we are deeply saddened for your loss. May you memories bring peace. Y’all are in our prayers. Sending love, hugs and blessings. V
Prayers to the Kirchhoffer family! Mr. Kirchhofer was awesome to have in the neighborhood! I will never forget the time he handcuffed me to the steering wheel of his police car and he did not have the keys to undo the handcuffs. He was always a jokester. May you Rest In Peace!
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