Ray was born August 12, 1937 in Dickenson, ND to Frank and Alyce (Nozdrovaty) Zastoupil. He attended Catholic Grade School, Middle School and High School in Dickenson, ND. After graduation Ray served in the Army from 1956 to 1958. He then worked for Northern Pacific Railroad and BNSF for 42 years.
On May 3, 1963 Ray married Pauline "Punky" (Wetsch) Zastoupil in Sheridan, WY. Together they lived and raised their family in Forsyth.
Ray enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards and most recently doing puzzles.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Punky of 48 years, his son, Tracey (Shelly) Zastoupil of Elko, NV, his daughter, Brenda Zastoupil of Scottsdale, AZ, his grandchildren, Ryan and Zach, his brothers, Lester (Beverly) Zastoupil and James (Sharon) Zastoupil, his sisters, Bernice Wolbaum and Margie (Dave) Hitrick.
The Zastoupil family would like to express sincere appreciation for Ray´s "special nurses".
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 23, 2011 from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11:00am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forsyth with full military honors.
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 to 18:00
Friday September 23, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00
Saturday September 24, 2011
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Forsyth
521 12th Ave
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Kay Crosby Dooley says
Punkie, Brenda, & Tracy,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay
Robert Burns&family says
Punky, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. May god comfort you and yours. “SUGAR RAY” it was a privlage to be your friend. Until we meet again, gods speed my friend
Pam and Larry Hill says
Our thoughts are with all at this most difficult time.
Jane Glover says
Aunt Punky:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss. I will never forget Uncle Ray he was a awesome uncle!! God Bless.
Ted & Jane Glover & Family
Monti J Wetsch says
Punkie, Brenda, Tracey & Family ~ Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with at this time & I am so very sorry to hear about Ray. Everything I remember about Ray is that he ALWAYS ALWAYS had a smile on his face. Your memories of him will live on in your hearts forever. God Bless, Monti J
Connie Brown says
Punky and family
Sorry for your families loss of Ray.
Waneeta Farris says
Punky & Family
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Ray is now resting in peace. I know your strength will carry you through this. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and my prayers are with you.
Danny Johnson says
Punky,Brenda,Tracey you are in our prayers.
Pat & Bob Corbin says
Punky and family so sorry to hear of your lose. Know that you are in our thoughts through this tough times.
Jack, Kris, Carolee and Kinsee Crocker says
So sorry to hear about Ray. Our prayers go out to you Punky and your family.
Nancy, Greg and Scott Branum says
So very sorry to hear of your loss. We have a lot of good memories that we spent with our familes camping, fishing in the Livingston Derby- (remember Punky, you & I carrying that beer cooler where the good spots were to fish). When somone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasurer.
Morla Cole/Rice says
My sympathy to you, Punky, and the whole family. My prayers and thoughts go to you all.
Rick Wetsch says
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cyndi Sitton Purdon says
My deepest sympathy, warmest thougths and daily prayers are with you and your family