Raymond “Press” Geshick (Gayno Giizhii Geb), age 87 of Tower died Friday, September 23, 2022 in the Cook Hospital. He was born February 20, 1935 in Cloquet the son of Andrew Day and Cecelia Geshick. Ray lived in Cloquet, Nett Lake, and Minneapolis prior to returning to Northern Minnesota about 11 years ago. He was a man of many talents, and worked as a cab driver for Blue and White Cab Co., a machinist for Retrac Mfg., and an independent contractor window washer. Ray loved his Native culture and music, beadwork/loom work, Blue Grass music, bird watching, hunting, fishing, ricing, and was an animal lover.

Ray is survived by his wife: Holly Smith-Geshick; children: Anna Geshick of Aurora, Raymond A. Geshick, Jr. of Morton, MN, Wanda Lee Geshick-Mondragon of Minneapolis, and Charles A. (DeVonne DeMarris) Geshick of Minneapolis; stepson: Victor Whitehorse; sister: Donna Lee; grandchildren: Martin Mayotte, Daniel Mayotte, Alvin Mayotte, Buddy Mayotte, Tamica Columbus, John Braman, Adelle Braman, Katherine Braman, Collin Braman, Evelyn Geshick, Elise Geshick, Kamimila Red Bird, Charlene Geshick, Jeff Geshick, Jr., Carol Geshick, and Jonathon Geshick; great-grandchildren: Sabrina, Tru, Mya, Lea, Destin, Savannah, Killian, and Nisswa III; great-greatgrandchildren: Miles, Kailani, William, Raelynn, Jayvyn, Mekhi, Anthony, and Quentin; extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson: Caleb Geshick; and siblings: Richard Geshick, Joseph Geshick and Beatrice Geshick.

The wake will begin Monday, September 26, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Vermilion Wellness Center. Tribal Rites will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in the Wellness Center. Burial will follow in the Bois Forte-Vermilion Cemetery.

Respecting tradition, no photography will be allowed.

Family services provided by Bauman-Vermilion, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Tower. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .