Raymond Murra

Raymond Murra, the son of John Sr. and Katie (Winter) Murra, was born March 23, 1935, on the family farm northwest of Thompson, IA.In 1945, Ray and his family moved to the farm southwest of Buffalo Center, IA where he lived until moving into Buffalo Center in June 2009.Ray received his education by attending the country school in rural Kossuth County, and Winnebago County, IA. Ray left school after the 8th grade to work on the family farm which he later purchased from his parents and farmed until his retirement in 2002.On June 23, 1961, Ray was united in marriage to Ruth Bosma at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center, IA.Ray attended the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center, where he assisted with various projects around the church and he also served as an usher.Ray enjoyed his family, his antique International tractors, old tyme music and helping others out whenever needed.Ray passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at his home in Buffalo Center after a courageous battle of leukemia.Ray leaves to mourn his wife Ruth of Buffalo Center, IA; his sons: Rick Murra and his wife Patricia of Burnsville, MN and Royce Murra of Blue Earth, MN; 3 sisters: Lydia Lovik of Forest City, IA; Clara Swalve of Ames, IA and Mildred and her husband Byron Stromer of Garner, IA. 3 brothers: Willis Murra of Buffalo Center, IA; Harold Murra and his wife Arline of Blue Earth, MN and Cecil Murra and his wife Virgie Ann of Albert Lea, MN; as well as many other relatives and friends.Ray is preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers John Murra Jr. and Donald Murra.