Raymond J. Cross, age 79, of Mpls., on Dec. 31, 2001. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Anna ''Nan''; loving father of Thomas (Sandy) Cross, Jennifer A. (David Tosher) Cross, Nancy (John) Harvat, Mary Cross, and Daniel (Amy Cyrus) Cross; grandchildren, Jennifer L. & Kim Cross, Hallie Tosher, Melanie, Jessica & Christine Harvat, Clay Cross; niece, Emily Cross; nephew, Andrew Cross. Preceded in death by parents, John T. and Julia May Clifford Cross; brothers, John D. & Clifford; sister, Catherine. WWII Veteran of the First Army in the Battle of the Bulge and the Bridge at Remagen. Marketing sales representative, St. Louis & San Francisco and Burlington Northern R.R.'s. Longtime member of Mpls. Athletic Club where he dearly loved playing handball with his friends. Remembrance Gathering on Sat., Jan. 19, 11:00 AM at Mt. Olivet Careview Nursing Home Chapel, 5517 Lyndale Ave S., Mpls., 55419 (55th St. entrance). If so desired, memorials to Careview where Ray received such loving care. Cremation Society of MN Mpls. 612-825-2435