Raymond F. Wielandt, Jr., 58, of Rocky Grove, passed away the morning of Friday, November 6, 2026 at home with his family by his side after a battle with cancer.

Son of the late Madeleine Hodges and Raymond Wielandt, he was born on March 5, 1968 in Queens, NY.

Ray was a 1986 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.

He worked as an RSA at Polk Center for 15+ years.

Ray was an avid collector of coins. He enjoyed collecting all types but was most interested in Canadian coins and Morgan silver dollars.

He enjoyed watching football- always rooting for whoever was playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed watching tennis and other sports.

Ray enjoyed the time he spent doing yard work on his property.

He had a heart for animals and a heart for his family. After taking a few trips with his wife, Ray started to love to travel. He enjoyed taking trips with his family and had many more plans for future trips.

On March 31, 1997, Ray married the former Margaret E. Ross, who survives him.

Additionally surviving are his two children, Hanna and Madeleine Wielandt, both of Rocky Grove. Also surviving is a brother, George (Bonnie) Wielandt, of Cooperstown, brother in-law Terry (Thess) Ross, of TX, brother in-law Kenny (Gina) Ross of TX, and a sister in-law, Shannon Norr, of Franklin. Additionally surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his siblings: Betty Wielandt, Marie Wielandt, Kathy McCleary, Madeleine (Bill) Carlson, Catherine DeAngelis, and James Dickie.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northwest Hospital Foundation, 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, PA 16346, to support the Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest or to Venango County Humane Society by visiting vcpahumane.org and clicking “Donate”.

There will be no services at this time.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 312 W Park St, Franklin, PA 16323.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting huffguthrie.com.