STERLING – Raymond H. Braggo, 101, formerly of Amboy, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at Avonlea Cottage in Sterling.

Raymond was born on Aug. 28, 1918 in Oglesby, the son of Charles and Rose C. (Foltynewicz) Braggo. He was united in marriage to Geraldine L. Lee on Dec. 19, 1941 in Kahoka, Mo. She preceded him in death on Jan. 20, 2010. They farmed in the Prophetstown and Amboy area until retiring. He was a lifetime member of the Green River Saddle Club, a member of the Sterling Moose and enjoyed fishing and spending time with family.

He is survived by three daughters, Rita (Howard) Wilson, of Mineral Point, Wis., Nancy (Greg) Forward, of Tampico and Cathy Schultz, of Amboy; 10 grandchildren, Jeff (Dawn) Wilson, of Amboy, Doug (Shannon) Wilson, of Cobb, Wis., Amy (Troy) Feuss, of DeWitt, Iowa, Lori (Bill) Althaus, of Sublette, Paul Forward, of Tampico, Gary (Jody) Forward, of Prophetstown, Karin (Kevin) Quest, of LaMoille, Gillian Schultz, of Kings, Holly (Mark) Oprin, of Dixon and Noelle (Dustin) Brown, of Sycamore; granddaughter –in-law, Mandi Forward, of Tampico; many great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Florence Rosander, of Amboy and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Scott Forward; one granddaughter, Angela Bulfer; two brothers, Leo and William Braggo and one nephew.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Private memorial services will be held at a later date at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Amboy. Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.