Ray Gene Kothe, 54, of Auora, SD passed away February 17, 2025. Ray was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming to William and Wilma (Comstock) Kothe of Piney, Wyoming.

Ray is survived by his mother, his wife of 32 years Kerry Kothe, son William (Angel) Kothe, daughter Ashley (Sam) Jones, Granddaughter Madysn, sisters Lillie Dona, Nadine Whitman, Toni Dunning, and Brother Andrew Kothe.

He was preceded in death by his father William Kothe and brother Bill Kothe.

No services are being held at this time; however, a Celebration of Life is being planned in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials to be sent to the family at PO Box 151 Aurora, SD 57002 to help defray funeral costs.