Girouard, Raymond E.Raymond Edgar Girouard, age 82, died peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center of Appleton.Ray was born on April 10, 1934 in New Bedford, Massachusetts the son of the late Jean and Albina (Masse) Girouard. He was a graduate of Holy Family High School in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Following his education Ray served his country in US Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Japan. He was united in marriage to Nancy Wierschem on May 28, 1960 in Milwaukee. He provided for his family working as an insurance adjustor for over 30 years, retiring with Tower Insurance. Ray was an avid sports fan and enjoyed following the Brewers, Badgers and Red Sox. Ray also loved coaching youth softball and basketball in Appleton. He was a member of St Thomas More Catholic Parish of Appleton.Ray is lovingly survived by his wife, Nancy and their two children, John (Kirsten) Girouard and Patricia (Rick) Reisinger, and four grandchildren, Seth, Marlee, Nicole and Mickey Reisinger.A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Valley Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Falk officiating. Inurnment will be in the Star of Hope Mausoleum, Appleton. Ray's family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Full military honors will follow the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established for the Old Glory Honor Flight.