Raymond E. "Ray" Yerges age 85, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. He was born on March 22, 1929 in the Town of Portland to Christian and Grace (Miller) Yerges. Ray graduated from the Columbus High School in 1946. He was married to Geraldine "Geri" Beletsky on April 22, 1952 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Columbus. Ray was a longtime dairy farmer and part-time carpenter. He was a former milk truck driver for P. H. Devries in Randolph. He retired in 1995 from Enerpac in Columbus after 25 years. Ray loved fishing, snowmobiling, riding his ATV, western movies, the Packers and dancing. He enjoyed spending time with his extended family. Survivors include his wife, Geri of Columbus;10 nieces and nephews; 24 great nieces and nephews; 23 great-great nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law, Fritz (Delores) Strassburg of Watertown; a sister-in-law, Ethelwyn Yerges of Spokane WA; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Marlow; two nephews, Ronald Yerges and Charles Yerges. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 9:30 A.M., on Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Jensen funeral home in Columbus. Rev. Robert V. Moberg officiated. Interment was in Highland Memory Gardens, Town of Trenton. Memorials made be made to the charity of one's choice.