Condolence: Liz, Debbie, and Barb:

Our deepest sympathies at the passing of a very great, great man. We pray the pain you are all feeling right now will pass quickly and turn into nothing but joy at the many wonderful memories he left. The thoughts of Ray that Michael and I have will always bring a smile to our hearts. We thank you for sharing a piece of him (and your mother) with us through the years. We thank both of them for the legacy they left -- all of you. With all our love, Karen and Mike

Condolence: Dear Anita and dear Buecheler Family:

Sharing your sorrow, I am also thankful to the Lord for having given me the opportunity to get to know Raymond’s kind and noble personality.

My name is John E. Buecheler. It was Ruth, and I am very grateful to her, who brought us together a couple of years ago. Although I was born in Europe, destiny had brought Raymond and I to live in the same Floridian location. Are the branches of our families related? Possibly so, considering the mental and spiritual affinities. Yes, I wish we had met much earlier. But things happened the way they were meant to be and the fine memories of Raymond will always remain in my and in my wife Josephine's heart.

With all our sympathy,

John and Josephine.

Condolence: We were so sorry to hear about your father's passing, Aunt Debbie. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all who knew and loved him. We wish that we could be there to share in the services with the family, and we send all of our love to you and your family during these hard times. We love you! Love, Tommy and Tricia

Condolence: I am so sorry that I never knew your dad. If he was half as great as the family members I met, then he was a wonderful wonderful gentleman. I am sure you were all the light of his life. May his love always shine in your smiles and eyes. It was such a pleasure to work with you the short time I did. Anita, may you always know that he will guide you. The Buecheler Girls (and guys), you are very blessed. Thank you so much for taking your dad home. My sincere sympathy. Also, thanks for the cup of chocolates, you are something else. Very kind of you. Always, Jane

Condolence: Dear Debbie and Gerry, Barbara and John, Liz and Scott,

The video tribute to your Dad was wonderful! It brought back memories of happy times shared with all of you and your Mom and Dad in Camillus and Sandy Pond. Ray had a long life and one he lived on his own terms. He was such a proud Dad and Grandfather. Nothing was more important than his family. Betsy was certainly the love of his life but he was also blessed to have Anita in his life for so many years. You all will have many years of fun times to recall when your sadness has eased. My love and deep sympathy to all of you and your families.

Condolence: It was with great sadness we heard of Ray's passing... We always enjoyed Ray's company and respected him so much..
We extend our most profound sympathy to you , Anita , and to Ray's children

Condolence: What an amazing video tribute to an amazing man, Bruce and I feel so blessed that we were able to have a little glimpse into his life. We can remember the first time Sarah
came to Syracuse and met Arpa she so enjoyed the wonderful visits that they had in that short amount of time, he really left a wonderful mark in her life.
You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers during this difficult time, but just remember
he will always be with you, he is just a thought away.

Blessings, Bruce and Sue LaMeyer

Condolence: Debbie & Jerry, Barb & John, Liz & Scott, and Anita,

Our heart is saddened to hear about Uncle Ray, but I smile at the thought of the party that must be going on in heaven tonight! Wow, what a crowd he had up there waiting for his arrival! My favorite memories as a child were spent at Sandy Pond with Aunt Betsy and Uncle Ray, and I was fortunate to spend time with them at Hilton Head before Betsy died. They were so much fun for me, at any age, and they always made me feel at home with them. I know you are hurting with his loss, but I know you will eventually smile and be at peace as you recall with fondness the blessing they both were to your lives.

Anita, thank you for loving and caring for Uncle Ray these past many years. You are also a special blessing to the family and I pray you will find comfort with them as all of you grieve Ray's passing.

With Love,
Michaela, Bernie, Elena and Ben Martin