Raymond Wojciechowski

Raymond Wojciechowski , age 68, passed away on July 20, 2025 surrounded by family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Genette (Louis) Wojciechowski; brothers Richard (late Linda) Wojciechowski and Robert (Ellen) Wojciechowski; brothers-in-law Ben Louis and Richard Louis; sister-in-law Marilee (Steve) Posavec; loving nieces and nephews Keith (Debbie), Jason, Jeffrey (Jessica), Anthony (Kimberly), Holly, and Stefanie (Steve); cherished great-nieces and nephews Kaytlin (Dylan),  Keith Michael, Kori, Katherine, Cordelia , August, Edward, Aria and Rowan; great-great-nephew Martin. 

Preceded in death by parents Edward and Helen Wojciechowski, mother-in-law Mary Louis, sister in law Linda Wojciechowski , niece Megan Wojciechowski and his four-legged girls Sadie, Astrid and Zoe.

Raymond was born in Hammond, IN and was a 1974 graduate of Bishop Noll Institute. In 1978, he graduated from Purdue University Calumet with a BS in psychology. His desire to advance his education in physiological psychology was put on hold as at the time only three universities offered that curriculum.

Ray went on to various jobs and truly became a jack of all trades with the help of great mentors. He learned the craftsmanship of various trades such as electrical ,roofing, siding, flooring and tile work. This knowledge led him to form his own business in home remodeling with his good friend Jeff Johnson. He also worked for Miller Carbonic and was responsible for the installation of bulk CO2 (carbon dioxide) systems in area businesses. 

An opportunity arose for Ray to return to his first love, psychology. He attended Valparaiso University’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and graduated in 2001 with his M.A. degree.

He was a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy. He was also a drug and alcohol addiction counselor.

He was self-employed and worked as a contractor for the EAP department at Mittal Steel now known as Cleveland Cliffs before retiring in December 2023.

He met the love of his life, Genette, when they were sixteen. They married in 1980 and recently celebrated 45 years of marriage.

His hobbies included woodworking in which you can see his work in the remodeling and furniture pieces in his home, his love of steam locomotives, all things Sherlock Holmes and his collection and restoration of antique phonographs. 

Ray was a loving husband, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He will greatly be missed by all whose lives he touched. 

A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Road (one block south of Ridge Road) Highland, IN, 46322. Service immediately following.

Memorials to the Food Bank of NWI, Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity in his name.

0h! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings…

put out my hand, and touched the face of God. 

Excerpts from “High Flight” by John Gillespie Magee Jr.

For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper - Michael Kuiper-Vass by calling us at 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com

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