Raymond E. Wanttaja

February 13, 1925 - March 23, 2018

Raymond E. Wanttaja, Madison Heights, March 23, 2018, age 93. Ray was born Feb. 13, 1925 in Baraga, MI, to John and Lydia Wanttaja. Beloved husband of Pearl; loving father of Alan, Marsha (Richie Mohammed), Gary, Roger, and Randy (John Saetta) Wanttaja; and grandfather of Jonathan. He was predeceased by his sister Alice (Brian) Miettinen. He was a proud World War II Navy veteran. Visitation Sunday 3-9pm, with the funeral service at 5:30pm, at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights (1 block North of 13 Mile Road, West side of John R. Road). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Finnish Cultural Center, 35200 West Eight Mile, Farmington Hills, MI 48335. <<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>><<*****>>