Thursday, June 4, 2015 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment at St. Francis Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Military Honors by American Legion #308 & VFW #4502
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, or Saunders County Catholic Schools
Raymond James Meduna, 89, of Wahoo, NE, entered into eternal rest on Saturday,May 30, 2015, at South Haven Living Center in Wahoo. He was born on September 21, 1925 near Weston, to James and Catherine (Chapek) Meduna. Ray attended District 28 country school and he graduated from Weston High School in 1942. Following high school he entered the US Navy and served his country during WWII. Ray served on the ship that escorted the USS Indianapolis to the Mariana Islands, carrying the atomic bomb. He was honorably discharged in 1946. On April 23, 1949, Ray was united in marriage to Dorothy Fiedler at St. John Nepomocene Church in Weston.
Ray was a lifelong farmer in the Weston area, as well as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus and past member at St. John’s in Weston, as well as a member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post #308, VFW #4502, and the Saunders County Livestock Association. Ray loved the daily coffee group at Sunmart and the Saturday morning breakfast club at the Wigwam. He enjoyed watching the grandchildren’s activities and was a true sports fan. Ray is remembered widely for his jokes, stories and quick wit.
He is survived by children, Marge DeVivo of Lincoln, Kathy Meduna of Wahoo, Ron (Sheri) Meduna of Weston, Joan (Steve) Berggren of Wahoo, and Karen (Rodell) Plybon of Wahoo; grandchildren, Nate DeVivo, Madelyn Tvrdy, Chad (Racheal) Meduna, Chelsea Meduna, Erin (Mike) Simons, Emily (Brandon) Bliven, Molly (Kyle) Morgan, Ross (Kelsey) Plybon, Brett (Abby) Plybon, and Grant Plybon; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters Rose (Wes) Shepard of Lincoln and Betty (Floyd) Hutzenbiler of Rockville, MD; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy (Fiedler) Meduna; brothers, Dan Meduna and Milo Meduna.
We were honored to take Mr. Meduna on the first Heartland Honor Flight. Evonne and I are very sorry for your loss.
We were happy to meet Ray at WW11 Memorial in DC. So Proud. Ray will be missed. Floyd & Betty Hutzenbiler
We’re sorry for the loss of you father and grandfather.
My deepest sympathy to the Meduna family. I have known you all since childhood and remember Ray and Dorothy fondly. Time and all your good memories will help you through these sad days and weeks. God Bless you all and eternal rest and peace to Ray.
Our sympathy to Ray’s family. He is loved and survived by many and will be missed.
Fritz and Marilynne Bergman
Very sorry for your loss and many prayers and hugs to your family. Ray was a great neighbor growing up, May he rest in Peace.