BURLINGTON - Raymond N. Thomas, age 85, of Boulder Junction, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. Raymond was born on July 28, 1927 in Ontario, WI, to the late Fred and Frances (nee Stoikes) Thomas. He spent his early life and received his education in Ontario. Raymond proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII and was stationed in Guam. On December 13, 1947 in Waukon, IA, Raymond was united in marriage to Eva A. Downing. Together they resided in Ontario until moving to Burlington in 1957. Eva preceded Raymond in death on July 6, 2012. Raymond owned and operated Thomas Bus Service. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Burlington and St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Boulder Junction. Raymond enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved football and baseball, especially the Brewers and Packers. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his loving children; Daniel (Jane) Thomas of West Plains, MO, Kathy (Don) Czerniak of Plover, Michael (Nancy) Thomas of Burlington, James (Lori) Thomas of Burlington, Bruce (Kathy) Thomas of Burlington and Cheryl (Brad) Baker of Lyons, 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and sister, Lorraine Calhoun. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brothers; Mike (Edith), Harold (Myrtle), Donald (Mary) and Stanley Thomas, sister, Evelyn (Donald) Lydon and brother-in-law, Wayne Calhoun. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 12:00 Noon at St. Charles Catholic Church with Rev. Steve Amann officiating. Burial will follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family at the CHURCH on Friday, from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Memorials have been suggested to the family for Masses to be said in Raymond’s name. Schuette-Daniels Family Funeral Home 625 Browns Lake Dr. Burlington, WI 53105 262-763-3434 www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com