U.S. Congressman Fred Upton

St. Joseph, MI, Jan 30 - Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) made the following statement on the passing of his friend, lifelong Sturgis resident and community leader Ray Dresser, Jr.:

“Ray was a dear friend of mine and really to everyone in Sturgis and St. Joe County.  I dare say there isn’t a project impacting the quality of life in the Sturgis community that didn’t have his elbow grease and fingerprints.  He was a guy that always wanted the job to get done with a smile on his face.  He simply cared about and for everyone he touched, which was very many of us who have the sad task of saying goodbye and God bless.  We will all miss him.”