Raymond J. Schwalbach

Raymond J. Schwalbach, age 87, of Appleton, passed away on July 13, 2022. Ray was born on December 11, 1934, in Appleton to the late Edward J and Katherine (Dietzen) Schwalbach. He was a lifetime member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Appleton.

Ray was a very hard worker. In 1958, Ray left home with twin brother Richard to join the US Army. They were released from service after two years,and Ray returned to Appleton to work on the family farm.

Ray had a sweet tooth and enjoyed a good piece of rhubarb pie and sweet corn straight out of the family garden. He was a prolific gardener and enjoyed giving his amazing tomatoes away to all.

He will be sadly missed by his brother, Richard, 1 niece Mary and 1 nephew Edward as well as many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edward and John Schwalbach and 2 nephews, John “Mike” Schwalbach and Thomas Schwalbach.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday November 10, 2022, at 11:30am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 500 W. Marquette Street in Appleton. Friends and family may gather at the church from 10:00am until the start of mass. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Appleton.