Raymond J. Wissbroecker

Raymond Joseph Wissbroecker, 77, of Bourbonnais, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 25, 1946, in Antigo, Wisconsin, the son of Edwin and Phyllis Maurice Wissbroecker. In 1967, he married Kathryn Linton at Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene, where he was a lifelong member. He was a schoolteacher and missionary of Wesleyan Missions. He served his church in many capacities; he truly had a servant’s heart and was a faithful man who consistently served God. Raymond enjoyed building projects, puzzles, and collecting stamps. He worked tirelessly for the church, always there meeting and greeting people. As a missionary he planted the Church of the Nazarene in Sinoia, Rhodesia. He was definitely a servant for God. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Kathryn Wissbroecker; a son, David Wissbroecker; a daughter, Shona Dionne; siblings, Margaret (Tony) Winter, Karen (Mark) Wirth, Tina (Roy) Black, Cheryle Strothers (Sue Schierenbeck); sister-law-in, Betty Linton Robinson; grandchildren, Bradly (Katarina) Dionne, Nickolas Dionne, Alysha Wissbroecker, and Badger Wissbroecker; a great grandchild, Bella Dionne; as well as many nieces, nephews, and his faithful dog. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Rayna Wissbroecker; his parents; sister, Judy Wissbroecker; brother-in-law, Robert Linton; and sister-in-law, Judy Hoover. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene from 9am until the funeral service at 11am with Rev. Cindi Schimmelpfennig and Rev. Anthony Winter officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the funeral services and inurnment will be in Victoria Falls, Zambia, Central Africa. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.