Raymond "Ray" D. Eliason

Raymond “Ray” D. Eliason, 68, longtime Superior resident, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior. He was born on September 24, 1949 in Berlin, Germany to Donald and Gerda (Scherra) Eliason.

He was a 1968 graduate of Superior Senior High School and was a self-employed carpenter for many years. He was an excellent hockey player from Superior Senior High School, a lifelong accomplished musician and master carpenter. Ray enjoyed his time as the Superintendent for Habitat for Humanity and also held various managerial construction positions throughout his lifetime.

He was a loving father and loved spending time with his two sons and family members. He also enjoyed spending time at his cabin on Island Lake in Barnes, WI. Ray was an avid skier and was a ski instructor and on the ski patrol for many years. He also enjoyed fishing; golfing and you could always find him at the Superior Speedway on Friday nights.

Ray is survived by his twin sons, Andrew and Jaeden Eliason, both of Superior, WI and their mother, Amy Eliason, Pleasant Hill, CA; Ray’s mother, Gerda; two brothers, Ed (Chelle) and Steve Eliason, both of Superior, WI; one niece, Cristie (Darren) Gordon and one nephew, Brent Eliason. He is preceded in death by his father Donald.

A Celebration of Ray’s Life will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM with A Time of Remembrance Service at 2:00 PM at the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5 ^th Street, Superior with Pastor Sarah Kerkes officiating.

To leave an online condolence or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.lenroot-maetzold.com .