WILSON — Raymond Francis Staudinger, 83, passed away June 16, 2025, at Wilson Care and Rehabilitation, Wilson, Kan. He was born on March 12, 1942, in Hoisington, Kan., to Anton and Agnes (Zeman) Staudinger. Raymond married Mary Ann Esfeld; they later divorced. He then married Ruth (Roberts) Lake; they were later divorced.

A longtime resident of Hoisington, Raymond was raised in the Catholic faith. He worked on a derrick of an offshore oil rig and later enjoyed farming during his retirement.

He is survived by four sons, Charles Staudinger and wife Cara of Bartlesville, Okla., Wayne Staudinger of Ellinwood, Dale Staudinger of Davenport, Iowa, and Paul Staudinger and wife Felicia of Overland Park; stepson, John Wilkerson and wife Fritzi of Billings, Mont.; many grandchildren; and sister, Rosalee Williams and husband Dennis of Vancouver, Wash.; and brother-in-law, Jack Stithem of Salina. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann; partner, Ruth Lake; his parents; brother, Leonard Staudinger; sister, Clara Stithem; and daughter-in-law, Molly Staudinger.

Cremation has taken place. Inurnment service arrangements are pending. Register book will be available to sign during business hours at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington, KS 67544. Memorials may be made to St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Dubuque, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington KS 67544. Notices may be viewed and condolences sent at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

PO Box 146

Hoisington KS 67544

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, June 17, 2025