Raymond W. "Ray" Wagy, 83, of Linton, ND, died peacefully November 17, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Monday, November 22, 2010 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Linton with the Reverend David Richter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 9:00am to 9:00pm at the Myers Funeral Home, Linton with a prayer service at 7:00pm. Ray was born in Bismarck, ND on January 4, 1927, the son of Walter and Ida (Nydigger) Wagy. He was raised and educated in Shields, ND. Ray served in The US Army with the 7th Cavalry during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He was very proud of his service and remained very patriotic. He was honorably discharged with 3 Bronze Service Stars. Ray married Rose Mary Masset on December 14, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bismarck. Following their marriage, they lived in Leeds, SD where he worked as a miner for the Homestake Gold Mine. They moved to Linton in 1960. Ray worked as a heavy equipment operator for Northern Improvement until retiring in 1986. In Ray's younger years, Ray flew airplanes and his passion for planes always remained. Ray was an avid Harley Davidson Rider, even in his later years. He took great pride in his bikes. He enjoyed restoring old cars, stationary engines, a 1928 Thieman Tractor and collecting antiques. Ray's pride and joy was his two 1931 Model A cars, which he restored and drove up to his last days. Ray was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, taking them on vacations and camping with his family. His new greatest joy was his great grandson, Evan Ray, who always brought a smile to his face. He was a member of The Linton American Legion and belonged to The Local 49r's. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rose Mary of Linton, one son and daughter-in-law: Ronald and Ramona Wagy of Dameron, Maryland; two daughters and sons-in-law: Connie and Peter Jr. Miller of Bismarck, ND and Judy and Kevin Kilen of New Salem, ND; seven grandchildren: Ryan Miller, Lisa Davis, Amanda, Jeremy, Bridget, Cassie Jo, and Shawn Kilen; one great grandson, Evan Ray Davis; four brothers and sisters-in-law: Bernard and Teresa Wagy of Shields, ND, Arnold and Betty Wagy of Mandan, ND, Paul and Letty Wagy of Albuquerque, NM and Don Wagy of Glen Ullin, ND; two sisters: Lorraine Kastrow of Mandan, ND, Darlene Schmidt of Bismarck, ND; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Luella and John Bosch of Mobridge, SD, and a sister-in-law, Arlene Wagner of Linton, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Wagy; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Isabel and Andy Jangula and a brother-in-law, Harold Wagner.