Raphael “Ray” C. Ellenbecker, 95, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
A Funeral Mass celebrating Ray’s life will be held at Noon on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens, with Rev. George Graham presiding. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 4:00–7:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home in Athens. Additional visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. A lunch will be served in the Catholic school basement following the burial.
