of Stockton, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary (Coady) Halligan, brothers, Paul and John Charles Halligan. Raphael D Halligan was born February 3, 1928, in Moorland. He graduated from Moorland High School. Ray enlisted in the National Guard in 1948. He served for 32 years and retired as a Captain. On July 12, 1949, Ray was united in marriage to Rowena. The couple established their home in Fort Dodge. Ray worked as a metal smith for Hormel's for 37 years and then worked as a mechanic at U.S.G. until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion, the Local 31 Union, Knights of Columbus Council 613 and Holy Trinity Parish. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to St. Edmond Catholic Schools.