Raymond J. Walowski
October 15, 1933 – February 14, 2024
Raymond J. Walowski died peacefully on February 14, 2024, in Omaha at the age of 90. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Suzanne Marks Walowski; children, Anne (Mark) Chouinard and Joseph (Tiffany) Walowski; stepchildren, Jenny Harder, Jessica and Jeff (Devin) Marks; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Ray was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Frank Walowski, and siblings: John, Joe, Henry, Estelle, Sophie, and Claire.
Ray grew up in Trenton, New Jersey where he graduated from Trenton Catholic High School. A basketball scholarship took him to Ryder College, also in Trenton, where he earned his business degree. His passion for basketball took him to the semi-pro leagues. The comradery and travels he loved continued with the U. S. Army basketball team.
After completing his military service in Frankfurt, Germany in 1953, Ray joined the Continental Can Company in New York City. The Company transferred him to Omaha in 1955, and after experiencing the wide-open spaces and friendly people in Omaha, he chose Creighton University School of Law (Class of 1963) for his legal studies. After graduation, he practiced law in Omaha for more than 55 years.
Ray was a dedicated Creighton Bluejay fan until his passing. In his later years, Ray decided to donate his body to further education at the Creighton University School of Medicine.
MEMORIAL MASS: Friday, March 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church, 3405 S. 118th St. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities and Siena/Francis House.
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He was a great man. Glad I got to know him. Prayers for his wife and family.
It is with great sadness that I learned of Ray’s passing. He was a terrific guy. He was a friend of my dad and I knew Ray for more than 30 years. He was universally liked. Truly one of a kind. He will be missed.
When I was fresh out of law school in 1977, Ray was one of the first lawyers I met at the courthouse. He always treated me like an equal. He was polite and kind and gave me some good advice that I still remember and use today. My condolences to his wife and family.
Served in Army with Ray. We were good friends. So sorry about his passing. Looked him up on Google several times and hoped to contact him several times but never followed up , for which I am forever sorry. While in Frankfurt, Ray and I traveled to Rome where my brother was studying for the priesthood.. Also traveled with him to London for another memorable trip. May God’s blessing be with Ray and his family. I am really sad that he is gone and that we did not have the opportunity to meet again over the last many decades when we were soldiers together.
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