Raymond Joseph Muggli, age 67, of Miles City, Montana passed away at Holy Rosary Healthcare Center following a farm accident on Saturday, July 6, 2013.
Ray was born on January 5, 1946 in Miles City, the son of the late Hugo and Cecilia (Diebele) Muggli. He attended Sacred Heart Grade and High Schools in Miles City. Following graduation, he attended Assumption Abbey College and Montana State University, returning to the family farm on the Tongue River. He married Paula Irene Weimer on November 29, 1969 and had three children: Dustin, Eric and a daughter who passed away at birth. Ray married Gerilyn Kellum on June 9, 1990. They made their home on the family farm and lived there until his death.
Ray valued personal responsibility, hard work, attention to details, craftsmanship, and effective business and farming practices. Ray’s first love was his family and grandchildren, followed by flying, aviation history, antique tractors, woodworking, and shooting. He was a member of Montana Pilots Association, Local Hanger Club, Sacred Heart Church, and a past member of the Jaycees.
Ray is survived by his wife Gerilyn, two sons, Dustin (Trixie, children Tristin & Amanda) Muggli and Eric (Jennifer, child Nathan) Muggli, all of Miles City; six siblings, Leonard and Jerome (Terri) Muggli of Miles City; Margaret Hinman, Jim (Shirley) Muggli and David Muggli of the Denver, Colorado area, and Martha (Bob) Heilman of Portland, Oregon and five step-children: Kenny (Christine) Kellum of Billings, MT; Corilyn (Bob) Dessino of New Jersey; Terry (Sara) Kellum of Shoreline, WA; Curt (Angie) Kellum of Surprise, AZ; and Kyle (Traci) Kellum of Grangeville, ID; and nineteen step grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, Miles City, with family receiving friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. A memorial celebration will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Miles City, on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Private family burial will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
The family requests that memorials be made to the charity your choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday July 11, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday July 12, 2013
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana Avenue
Miles City, MT 59301
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Lucy Muggli Van Cleave says
To All of Ray’s Dear Loved Ones,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Dear Ray. Cherish the wonderful memories you have with him & be comforted in knowing he is with each of you every hour of every day tucked in your hearts. Keep his memory alive and take care of each other.
Love, John & Lucy (Muggli) Van Cleave & Family
Keith and Cheryl Fuhrman says
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.God took a good farmer.He will be missed greatly.
N perez says
May I offer my sincere condolences to you on the death of Ray. May your hearts find comfort in God’s Word where it states: “He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord will wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25:8) May your loved one awaken to a world where there will be peace (John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:11), no sickness (Isaiah 33:24), and no more troubles (Revelation 21:4) throughout eternity (Psalm 37:29). May your hearts find comfort and hope in God’s Word, family, friends and good memories at this time. My deepest sympathy to you.
Gloria & Mark Gehoski says
So sorry to hear of the passing of my brother-in law Ray. He was a good man and will be missed by so many. Love to the family.
Jo Ridgeway says
To the Muggli family,
Ray was always so nice to be around and talk with. He let me work our dogs on your beautiful ranch, if you were having vehicle trouble, Ray always stopped and of course always knew how to fix anything. He made sure to be there when our son died and if I did not live so very far away now, I would be there for Ray’s service. Please know my thoughts are with you.
Jo Ridgeway
GARY AND PAT HELM says
SO VERY SORRY ABOUT RAY. HE WAS A SPECIAL NEIGHBOR AND HE WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLES S HIS FAMILY AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Tammy Holmes says
I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s pasing. My dad was good friends with him and he was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are witht the entire family.
Margie Stallard Pike says
The Mugglis and the Stallards go back many years. Your pain and your loss is our pain and loss too. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margie
Dave, Marilyn and Verna Henderson says
To all of Ray’s family,
You have our deepest sympathy. We will all miss him very much. We share your pain and grief. If there is anything we can do to help, let us know. Dave will be in touch.
The Henderson’s
Roy Schaefer says
Ray was a classmate and freind, God bless your family so sorry to hear
Brenna Huff says
Gerilyn, my thoughts go out to you in this hard time. I always enjoyed seeing Ray and talking with him, he will be greatly missed.
Darlene Dyer says
So Sorry to hear about Ray my thoughts are with the entire family. Bless you all.
Alvin and Barb Hirsch says
So sorry to hear about Ray he will be missed dearly
Miles City Hangar says
We will miss Ray as he was always there at our fly-ins to help cook and was a very good cook.
Ken Minow says
Gerilyn,Dustin,Eric,Jerry,Leonard and the rest of Ray’s family-so sorry to hear about his passing.If God has any fabricating needing done,you know Ray and Hugo are on his “A” team. Deepest condolences once again.
Diane Welbes says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Surrender to what is
Let go of what was
Have FAITH in what will be.
Wayne Denowh says
I enjoyed working with Ray on his first pivot project. He was an exceptional & talented man. God bless his family at this time of loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mike & Judy Toennis family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your familes. We always enjoyed visiting with Ray.
Rissa and Ian says
To Dustin and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. We hope you are comforted a little with these condolenses from family and friends. Our hearts ache with you. Your dad will be greatly missed in the community.
Linda Stallard Santoro says
Dear family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He is in my daily prayers as are members of his family. God Bless.
Linda
Mike Kempel Pacific Steel and Recycling says
I met Ray when I first arrived to Miles City, he took me shooting at one of his favorite spots. I have very fond memories of Ray and the great people of Miles City. Ray was a very special person that gave of himself to everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Mike Kempel Pacific Steel and Recycling Pocatello, ID
Jeanne Green says
Sorry to hear of Ray’s accident and death. He was a special neighbor. Always willing to help anyone. He will be missed. My thoughts are with all of the family.
Shannon Holmen says
He was such a friendly person whom always had time to spend visiting. Our prayer is for your strength. May He heal your hearts…
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike and Deeon Bickle says
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Blayne Wats & Family says
What a great man that will missed very much. I learned a lot from Ray working for him on their farm. Oh the stories he would tell sitting at the kitchen table with a big smile on his face, but then it was back to work. Prayers to the family. We’ll miss you Ray.
Mel Peterson says
I just want to say how sorry for your loss. Steve & I loved having Ray visit us at the shop. He was always full of stories and politics. You always knew where you stood with him, and if you happen to disagree with him he always had a twinkle in his eye, that always made me laugh. I can’t figure out if he enjoyed the arguing or if it was the pure pleasure of watching you defend your beliefs. Either way I will Miss You Ray, you were a good man and a great friend.
Safe journeys my friend,
Carol Schneider says
Gerilyn and family:
So very sorry for the sorrow you have to go through at this time. May thoughts and prayers from friends comfort you in this time of sorrow and may God wrap his arms around you and help you though this tough time. I am here for you Gerilyn if you need me.
Jean Hickey says
Dustin and Trixie: Sorry to see that you have lost a loved one. Sympathy to you and the family. Remember the good times.
Eileen & Vern Entzel says
Gerilyn and family, Sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kate (Settle) Ruland says
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Ray, he was such a great guy! A great friend to my parents, and I will forever remember his smile! One heck of a pilot, and my horses would agree , a great farmer.
Penny (Sumer) Schmidt says
Gerilyn, I was so sorry to read of the passing of your husband Ray. May your family gather around you and comfort you at this sad and difficult time. I think of you often and remember you with fondness. Peace be with you.
Penny
Mary Dillon says
Dear Muggli family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping you in our prayers and pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time. Know that we will see our loved ones again. Our sincerest sympathy, Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Suzy Lemire Albano says
So sorry to hear about Rays passing. He was a very good friend and we have many fond memories canoeing the Yellowstone river, Smith River and racing canoes with his hand built paddles…all of which we still use to this day. A good man
Suzy and Jim Albano
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
Jerry and Terri and family – Our thoughts and prayers with all you. Big Hugs and love.
Carol and Warren Schuetzle
Carmen Jablinske Knutson says
Gerilyn, So very sorry to here the news about Ray. What a great man he was, Miles City has lost another treasure. You are in our thoughts as you deal with the sadness of death. Hugs to you my friend- chin up! Love Carmen and Brad
Gary & Bert Rickman says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss, God Bless.
Gary (the Cenex Guy)
Nanci Sloan Cummings says
My heart goes out to you, Muggli family. I remember Ray to have been a quiet one in school and always a gentle man. The unexpected loss of a sibling is difficult to process. However, we live in God’s world–it is not ours. Ray won the prize we all strive for….to be with The Lord.
My prayers are with Ray and with you at this time.
Nancy Holdbrook Robinson says
So sorry to hear of the loss of Raymond. Have fond memories of growing up on Tongue River and the Muggli family. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Roy and Suzie Madsen says
Dustin, Trixie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you thru this time.
Maureen O'Reilly says
To all of Ray’s family – I was so sorry to hear of Ray’s accident. God has a plan for all of us – we just don’t know right now what it is – and why? My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ray and Terri Schmidt says
We are so, so sorry for your loss of Ray. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie & Tyler Cook says
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Jim Brady says
Sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Ray was a a classmate at Sacred Heart and I will always remember his great stories and sense of humor. Our paths crossed several times over the years and Ray was always genuinely glad to see you and willing to spend some time to catch up. My condolences to the family. Ray will be missed.
Debi Rapstad says
I was so very sorry to recently hear about Ray. Lots of very fond memories of a soft spoken, great guy. You are all in my thoughts
Timmy and Andrea Muggli and family says
We are so sorry about the loss of Ray. We had such as nice visit with him at Sister Agatha’s anniversary party in ND. We were so looking forward to coming to MT for a visit as he had so much Muggli information to share. He also had planned to stop at the mill in Carson. Our deepest sympathy to all his family. The Muggli family of Carson, ND.
Berl & Cathy Pyle says
So very sorry, you are all constantly on our minds! So sorry!
Gary and Jimi Lou Woodard says
Gerilyn and family….we are so sorry to hear of your great loss. What a great neighbor Ray was to us when we lived there. We have many fond memories of him…always ready to lend a helping hand. …..and with a bit of humor to add to it as well. The best neighbor you could have. God bless.
Michael Reisner says
I worked with Ray for several years on coal bed methane and energy issues. I am sad to hear of his passing and your family’s loss and the Miles City community’s loss. I proud to have worked beside Ray to protect the things he held most dear and the things that really matter in this life. I can see him smiling now.
Nancy Arnoldt says
So sorry to hear about Ray . Gerri if I can do anything let me know.
Joe & Cherie Shevlin says
So sorry to hear about Ray. He was a good classmate at Sacred Heart and a great gentleman. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Tammy Cozzens says
Sorry to here about ray. He was a very good man.He will be missed.Always remember the time I had to rescue him from the Broudaus scale LOL.
Marty Griffith says
I was shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Ray. Though I moved from Miles City to Cheyenne, WY 22 years ago, I still have many fond and fun memories of canoeing on the Yellowstone and Tongue Rivers with Ray and Leonard and many other Miles City friends. Also all the fun backyard barbecues in the summer. I have one of Ray’s custom made canoe paddles which I cherish, when I’m not using it canoeing I hang it on our family room wall to admire the craftsmanship. God Bless Gerri, Leonard and the rest of the Muggli family.
Mike Friedt says
Ray was a great classmate. May he rest in Jesus’ arms. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Deb (Moths) Schmeling says
Dear Muggli Family,
You are in my thought and prayers. May God wrap His loving arms around you.
John and Debra Moore says
A good man. A good farmer. A good citizen. Ray will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers with all the family.
Steven Allen says
I have too many stories to share about Ray. Best just said ” He was my Friend….I will miss him”
Jim Rather says
To the Muggli Family,
I just learned of Ray’s passing this evening and am both shocked and saddened. Please accept my personal condolences and that of my company and its employees, Rocky Mountain Scale Works. Ray purchased a truck scale from me sight unseen and thus imparted a great deal of trust and respect on our business that is extraordinary in this day and age. May you all be pleased with God’s loving hand.
Respectfully,
Jim, Todd and June Rather, owners of Rocky Mountain Scale Works, Lolo and Billings, MT
John and Penny Shevlin says
Dear Muggli Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ray was a good man. I remember all the times we hunted on the Muggli land. Ray was a Great J.C. also. He will be missed.
Ivan and Lujean Vander Esch says
Geri and family, So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincere condolences, Ivan and Lujean Vander Esch
B & C OIl Company says
Our sincere condolences to all of Ray’s family–so sorry to hear of your loss
and the loss to the community of a very nice man and upstanding citizen!
Our prayers go out to all of you.
Bill Turner
Patsy & Mike Davis
Roger Herzog
Dan Davis
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Raymond Joseph Muggli – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories of Mr. Muggli at this difficult time. The Bible gives us hope that soon the Creator will end all suffering, pain, and death. (Revelation 21:4) Also we have the hope of being with our loved ones when they are resurrected (John 5:28-29). The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God originally intended for mankind in the Garden of Eden will be fulfilled including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also up on Earth ” (Matt 6:9, 10). Meanwhile we have the opportunity to be further comforted by Bible promises that give us hope (John 17:3).
Scott Neumann says
Thoughts and pray’s for your family.
Miles and Beth Ann Milligan says
It is hard to say anything at a time like this that hasn’t already been said by the many friends and family here. But know that you all are in our hearts and prayers. Just wish this accident hadn’t happened and all would be okay, but God calls for us when he needs us and this was Ray’s time. We have many wonderful memories of Ray and family and those happy memories will carry us hereon; I hope for you all, too.
Jamie Connell says
Gerilyn – Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss anymore than words can express just how wonderful was dear Ray. His passion for knowledge, friendship, family, hard work, and FUN will remain unsurpassed. He will be missed by us all so much. Like Marty, I will cherish my R. Muggli original canoe paddle like it was made from solid gold. You and the rest of the Muggli crew are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Mary Annette Dworshak, SNJM says
Prayers for all of you in the extended Muggli family at this time–you are people who have given generously to help others with your service, prayers, and faith. Hugo and Cecilia were examples to all of us in their care for the Muggli family.
Doug Monger says
Gerilyn, Leonard, Eric, Dustin, and all of Rays family I can’t begin to tell you how deeply the loss of Ray has effected me and all of his extended family. While I have been away too long the memories of Ray and the family come rushing back. Whether it was overhauling my piece of junk VW bug, canoe racing, canoe building, having a picnic, getting Christmas trees in the Pine hills in that crazy van of Rays, driving the duster down to Yellowtail dam or just having a leisurely float down the Yellowstone Ray was always there, and will always be there with me and I am sure with you and all of his giant family. I have never met someone so talented, so giving and just an all around great guy to be around. My best Doug
milescity says
We are so sorry
milescity says
Tony&maxcine muggli
We offer our sympathy to all the muggli family. Maxcine and I had a nice visit with Ray & Leonard a few years ago. a very interesting man. He will be missed so much by all. From Tony and Maxcine muggli, and all the Muggli descendants of Ernest Muggli in Canada.
Bill Eusterman says
From the Eusterman Family to the Muggli Family. Sorry to learn of Ray’s passing. Coincidentally, Vince posted an old picture of mom, Mary Cecilia, the three eldest kids, George III, Vince and Mary Ann, nursing 4 bum lambs. Brother George said the picture was taken on the Oscar Johnson place east of Miles City (where I was born) that Mom and Dad (George Jr) were renting. George mentioned he was unable to locate the Johnson place during a previous journey. I suggested he contact the Muggli Family which lead me here. 46 years ago, I spent a good portion of a summer moving irrigation line on the family farm. Fond memories of Hugo, Cecilia, the boys and the farm. Cut short by chicken pox. Not a fond memory. I regret the loss of contact all these years and often think of you. May God bless you all.