On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, Raymond Robert Briesch passed away at the age of 51 in Blythe, California. Raymond was born on April 13, 1968 to Fred and Leslie (Orland) Briesch in Moline, Illinois.

Ray was born and raised in Moline, Illinois where he graduated from Moline High School and went on to Marion Military Institute in Alabama. He graduated with an Associate degree and the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Ray had a passion for history and loved his country, serving in the Army National Guard. He was known for his unwavering willpower, competitive nature, quick-wittedness, and a work ethic second to none. Ray worked as a Commercial Journeyman Electrician for many years before becoming a Solar Production Technician. He lived with his wife and sons in Arizona. Raymond had a passion for fishing and love for the Oakland Raiders. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Briesch; brother Frederick Briesch; and aunts Bev, Bonnie and Sharon.

He is survived by his wife Wendy; his mother and stepfather Leslie & Gary Danzeisen; sons Karl and Robert; stepsons Josh and Jon; brothers and sisters Lisa Perrenoud, Velvet (Mike) Eggert, John (Maria) Briesch, Kelley Briesch, Amy (Micha) McDonald, Natasha (Kevin) Moninski, Angie (Neil) Theisen, and Billy Tague; numerous nieces and nephews, uncles Bill (Kayla) Briesch and Rees (Rita) Orland; cousins Jamie (Leondae) Woods and Katie Briesch.

The memorial service will be held on Monday, December 2nd at the Quartzsite Alliance Church, 720 W Desert Vista St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 at 4:00 pm MST (AZ time).

Condolences may be sent to: PO Box 2319 Quartzsite AZ, 85346

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the QAC Youth Group: PO Box 2817, Quartzsite AZ, 85346