Raymond Caldwell

Raymond LeRoy Caldwell, 72, of Gothenburg, NE, died April 21, 2011 in Kearney, NE.

He was born August 12, 1938 in Ceresco, NE, son of Ellen M Caldwell.

Ray grew up in Lincoln and attended schools there. He served his country in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959. While in the service he earned his GED.

Ray married Janice L. Turner on November 22, 1963 at Council Bluffs, IA.

Ray worked as an electrical lineman for Gothenburg for over 25 years. He also worked at IBP in Lexington, Tenneco Automotive in Cozad and Prince of the Roads in Ravenna. His hobbies included fishing, golf, bowling, hunting, playing pool, umpiring, camping. He enjoyed playing Santa Claus for the kids at Christmastime. He kept busy helping with Meals-on-Wheels and volunteering at the Senior Center. Ray was a member of the Boy Scouts and the Lions Club.

Surviving are wife, Janice Lynn Caldwell of Gothenburg, NE; daughter, Stephanie L. (Douglas) Curtice of Cozad, NE; son, Raymond L. Caldwell of Taylor, NE; son, Kevin M. Caldwell of Cozad, NE; 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother and sister-in-laws: Michael & Barbara Turner, Terrance & Kris Turner, William & Christy Turner, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Ray was preceded in death by mother, Ellen M Caldwell, brother-in-law, Patrick Turner, grandparents Ira and Rose Gray, In-Laws Delbert and Betty Turner.