Raymond Steve Ebertowski

Published 6:32 pm Monday, November 21, 2022

Raymond Steve “Ski” Ebertowski, 82, of Ivor, Virginia sailed his final voyage on November 13, 2022.

Raymond was born in Grafton, North Dakota on December 25,  1939. He is survived by his daughter Angela Rae Ebertowski, and two grandchildren, Fenton (17), and Addison (13), of Kill

Devil Hills, NC. He is also survived by his two brothers David Ebertowski, East Grand Forks, MN and Kenny (Karen) Ebertowski, Bemidji, MN and his two sisters, Theresa (Terry) Boushey, Lakeland, FL, and Susan (Patrick) Kenney, Detroit Lakes, MN. He was preceded in death by his son Raymond Steve Ebertowski, Jr., his parents William (Bill) Ebertowski and Sarah (Gerszewski) Ebertowski and siblings, Mary Kennedy, Jeanette (Cookie) Rennon, and Leon Ebertowski.

Raymond served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He was First Mate on the R/V Osprey of Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL and then a waterman, catching blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. He enjoyed reading, riding motorcycles, hiking, and traveling. When he was 71 years old, he drove his Classic VW Super Beetle from Virginia to Costa Rica to explore the country. His adventurous spirit is now truly free to roam.

A private family gathering will be held. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences  and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.