Raymond L. Usher

Margaret and Girls,
Just found out that Ray had died. Wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. God bless.

Dear Maggie and Girls,
My condolences to you all as Ray was a very good friend of mine. We played many games of raquetball together and will never forget them. He was always a competitor and never gave up. There were always many dollars passed between us. He will be truly missed.
Sincerely,
Curtis Horkey

Maggie, Rachel and Sarah:
Paul and I are deeply saddened for the loss of your life long partner and father. There are not enough words to express our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Ray was certainly a man that loved to laugh and enjoy life. We had some good times out ridin' the bikes. We'll always remember Milwaukee & all the giggles we had on that trip!
You are in our prayers and daily thoughts. Dawn and Paul Neale

Dear Maggie and Girls

We are very to hear about Ray. He sure was a character! We liked him because he was much like us, he pretty much told it like it was. You guys were significant in giving Bill his carpenter's experience by hiring him to finish your basement. We really enjoyed getting to know Ray and he will be missed. Let us know if you need help with anything.

Maggie and Girls,
Marsha and I are so sorry at the loss of Ray. We will never forget the mental picture we have of you two rolling up in our driveway on your Harleys after having driven from Colorado in the heat of Summer and gasping for cold water and a shower-what a fun visit. I think Blase Reardon said it best upon hearing of Ray's passing, that the Firestop and Insulation industry has lost an icon in the exterior curtainwall market-no one was more knowledgable than Ray. He was...

Dear Maggie, Sarah & Rachel,
We were deeply saddened by the news of Ray's death. So many memories have come to mind these past few days. As others have written, he truly lived life to the fullest! I close my eyes & I can see him in that tiny little boat in Kentucky lighting fireworks like there was no tomorrow, and the excitement he exuberated at his outstanding display of patriotism! "It IS Great To Be An American" Ray! ~ Yes, he did enjoy life, and he saw to it that friends & family...

Puddle Jumper,

Whad'ya say we drive down to Kentucky, hop on a houseboat in Dale Hollow, blast the Moody Blues "Nights in White Satin" on the stereo, and watch some fireworks being lit precariously close to the gas tank of a small row boat. Wait a minute, we did that. OK, how about we take a "business" trip to Green Bay, where the most important item on our agenda is getting a good parking spot to tailgate while the snow falls and the brats cook. Wait a minute, we did that too!...

I was so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He will surely be missed in an industry that needed more of his kind. Ray knew the "right" way to do things and wasn't afraid to share that knowlage with his peer's. Ray, I hope they have Harleys up there so when I get there (hopfully)we can take that ride we were talking about!

Our condolences to Velma Usher and her family; Ray's wife and children. Ray was a one of a kind. He was hard to like at times and so likeable at other times..I will remember "peanut butter sandwich's" as well - On a long motorcycle ride from San Luis Obispo (CA) to Palmdale, the only thing he wanted was a peanut butter sandwich with no jam. He partied hard and worked hard for what he had. Life is full of ups and downs and we are all a little better person for knowing Ray. May his spirit in...