Raymond Stertz passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 16, 2023.

Raymond was born in Ft. Pierre, South Dakota on July 20, 1940 to Frederick and Mary Ellen (Burger) Stertz. He grew up in Pierre, SD where he attended school until he started working in the family construction business. There he worked on many local projects including the building of the Oahe Dam. In 1963, he was drafted into the US Army where he worked as a helicopter mechanic in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. He received an honorable discharge in 1964. After returning home from the service, he met and married his future wife, Joan (Bauske) Stertz. They were blessed with two boys, Todd and Toby. Raymond continued to work on projects in the area until he joined the Pierre Street Department where he started as an equipment operator, finally retiring as the Superintendent of the Street Department. In retirement Raymond enjoyed working around the house and spending time with his wife, friends, and family. Raymond felt blessed every day for all that he had.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, Todd (Sandy) and Toby (Brittney); grandchildren, Cooper Stertz, Abigail Stertz, Ethan Stertz, and Spencer Stertz; brother, Harold (Lee) Stertz; and sister, Elaine Scott.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary (Burger) Stertz; and his siblings, Cathy Stertz, Delores Hargens, Frederick (Bud) Stertz, Henry (Hank) Stertz, Mary Ann Erickson, and Benjamin (Ben) Stertz.

In lieu of a funeral service there will be a celebration of Raymond's life at a later date.