Obit for CUPERUS, Raymond (b.1947 d.2006), Murray Co., MN

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Raymond Cuperus was born January 21, 1947, in Worthington, Minnesota to 

Burend and Nina (Heeringa) Cuperus. Ray attended grade school in Reading 

and Worthington. He graduated from Worthington High School in 1965. He 

later graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings, South 

Dakota in 1970. At SDSU, Ray joined the ROTC, and upon graduation he was 

activated in the United States Army and served his country for three years 

with overseas duties in Korea. Ray married Jenet Bertelsen on December 1, 

1973, in Williston, North Dakota. After being discharged from the Army 

the following March, Ray and Jenet began farming in the Reading area. 

Ray drove bus for the Reading Bus Line and most recently drove truck for 

Larry and Joan Peterson. He was a member of the Reading Boosters Club; 

and a former member of the Reading Lions Club. Ray enjoyed fishing, 

playing cards and spending time outdoors. He also enjoyed helping at the 

Reading Community Center and driving bus for Bud Fritz with his fellow 

drivers. Ray loved his family, especially watching his children’s 

sporting events and playing with his grandchildren. Ray was a kind and 

loving man who accepted people as they were. He was always ready to help 

anyone in need, friend or stranger. He brought a lot of joy and laughter 

to his friends and family and will be missed dearly. 

 

Ray is survived by his wife Janet Cuperus, Reading; father Burend Cuperus, 

Reading; four children: Jason Cuperus, Las Vegas, NV; Melissa (Jason) 

Schutz, Worthington; Mike Cuperus, St. Louis Park; and Teresa Cuperus, 

Soldiers Grove, WI; two grandchildren Damon and Mason Schutz; two brothers 

Bill (Sandy) Cuperus, Reading; and Leon (Pam) Cuperus, Miltona; and one 

sister Ann (Bert) Meine, Willard, OH; one sister-in-law Veronica Cuperus, 

Reading. He was preceded in death by his mother Nina Cuperus; and his 

brother Gerrit Cuperus. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 20, 

2006, 11:00 a.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington, 

MN officiated by Rev. Les Winters. Burial in Summit Lake Cemetery in Reading. 

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