Raymond TESSIER

«Raymond George Tessier, 88, Duluth, died April 1, 2015, at Solvay Hospice House, surrounded by his family. He was born in Duluth on July 9, 1926 to Joseph and Bertha Tessier. Raymond grew up in the West End and was a 1944 graduate of St. Jean's High School. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific on board the aircraft carrier the USS Bon Homme Richard. Raymond then continued serving in the Naval Reserve until 1952. He had worked at Northwestern Bell/US West, retiring after 43 years of service. He married Patricia Spalding on Feb. 7, 1959. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, life member of VFW Post 137 and member of the French Club and the Telephone Pioneers. Raymond was a Junior Achievement Sponsor and volunteered his time as a cook at the Tessier-Waltman Softball Tournament for over 20 years. He enjoyed camping, traveling, golfing and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. His true passion was woodworking. He made custom furniture for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren...»
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