Raymond Villebrun, age 68, of New Hope, MN, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at Northridge Nursing Home, New Hope, MN.

Raymond Arthur Villebrun was born on January 16, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN, to Raymond and Beryl (Beaupre) Villebrun. Early in his life, Raymond faced significant challenges when he contracted polio, which led to lifelong health complications. Raymond received his education in Minneapolis before moving to White Earth to be closer to his family. He pursued his passion for cooking at Detroit Lakes Technical College, where he studied culinary arts and honed his skills in the kitchen.

Throughout his life, Raymond cherished the time he spent with family and friends, always making time to sit and share stories with his loved ones. He enjoyed listening to music, especially Prince and Red Bone, and watching movies. As his health began to decline, he spent a brief period at the Mahnomen nursing home before transitioning to Moorhead, Minnesota, and later to New Hope, where he could be closer to his beloved sister. Raymond's fondness for visiting and connecting with family will be profoundly missed, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew him.

Raymond is survived by his sisters, Karre Ashley and Stefi Villebrun; brother, Gregory Villebrun; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Raymond was preceded by his parents, Beryl Bloom and Raymond Villebrun Sr.; brothers, Anthony Villebrun Sr. and Charles Beaupre; sisters, Cheri Stoa-Villebrun and Darcy Villebrun; special sister-in-law, Rebecca "Jumbo" Villebrun; grandmother, Margaret (Sigadoo) Williams; niece, Alexis Phillips and Theresa Villebrun; and great-nephew, Jamie "Honker" Bevins Jr.

Funeral Services will be held at the White Earth Community Center on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.  All night Wake Services will begin Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 5:00 pm and continue until the time of the service on Wednesday.