Ray Flaherty

Mr. Ray Flaherty of the Town of Port Washington passed away at his home Thursday afternoon, June 5, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 94 years old.

  Ray was born on Feb. 27, 1931, in Lucas, S.D., the son of Albert and Kathryn (nee Smith) Flaherty.  

Following his schooling, Ray enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Korea.

  On Dec. 3, 1955, Ray was united in marriage with Geraldine “Gerry” Deshayes at Crosby Assembly of God Church in Crosby, Minn. The couple moved their young family to Port Washington in 1971.

  Ray was an integral member of the Flaherty Chevrolet and Oldsmobile dealership on the south side of Port Washington for many years. 

He was an active member of Portview Church. 

In his downtime, Ray loved hunting and fishing  and was an avid water-skier. He was still skiing at the age of 88!

  He is survived by sons Mark Flaherty of Port Washington and Mike (Cheryl) Flaherty of Kenosha and daughter Kay (Kent) Frey of Cambridge, Wis.  

Ray is further survived by five grandchildren, Mitchell, Katelyn (Andrew), Tyler, Alexis and Christopher; great-grandson Kevin; brothers Wayne (the late Elaine) and Leland (Nancy); sister-in-law Esther Engl; nieces; nephews; other family members; and many friends.  

He was preceded in death by his wife Gerry, brothers Lester, Howard and Harvey (the late Eleanor) and sisters Helen (the late Gene) Briggs and Gladys (the late Don) Brodrick.

  A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Portview Church, 3457 County Rd. LL in Port Washington, followed by military honors. The family will receive visitors at the church on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 2 p.m. until services begin at 4 p.m.

  If desired, memorials are suggested to Portview Church in Ray’s name.

  The family would like to extend their warm gratitude to Kindra and the staff at Horizon Hospice for the wonderful care they gave to Ray.

Eernisse Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.