Donahue, Raymond "Ray"Raymond "Ray" Joseph Donahue, 76, a resident of St. Peter, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Ray was born on October 3, 1941, a son of Raymond and Augusta (Iseman) Donahue. On August 22, 1964 Ray married Dorothy Marie Peterson at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Chicago, IL.Ray was a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago where he obtained a PhD in metallurgical engineering. After graduation Ray and Dorothy moved to Connecticut where he was a professor of metallurgy. They then moved to Glenview, IL where he began his employment with Brunswick Corp, which eventually brought him to Fond du Lac and Mercury Marine Corporation. Ray was employed with Brunswick for 45 years at the time of his death. Ray greatly enjoyed his work at Mercury. He loved his time with his family and looked forward to all family occasions, as well as time with his many friends.Ray is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 53 years; four children, Sheryl (Jeff) Hoyer of Northbrook, IL, Rick (Stephanie) Donahue of West Bend, WI, Ron (Kay) Donahue of St. Peter and Colleen (Paul) Donahue of Oshkosh, WI; 18 grandchildren, Matthew, Megan and Amanda Hoyer, Katrina (Sebastian Baxter), Theresa, Nathan, Alex, Justin and Michael Donahue; Bryce Forseth, Hailey, Abrie, Gavin, Madison and Ashlin Donahue, Jacob, Emma and Brynn Donahue; one sister, Sheila Behn; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding Ray in death are his parents. Visitation: Ray's family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E Division St., Fond du Lac. There is also visitation on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10:00 until 10:45 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church, St. Peter, WI. Service: At 11:00 AM, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter Catholic Church. Cremation will follow these traditional services with burial in St. Peter Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.zacherlfuneralhome.com