Raymond Leroy Herschell

HERSCHELL- Raymond Leroy Age 89, of Juno Beach, died on Saturday, November 10, 2007. Born on August 30, 1918 in Tonawanda, NY, to Selma and Raymond Herschell, Roy attended Syracuse University, and served as a First Lieutenant in Patton's Army during World War II. He was president of Greenline Metal Products, of North Tonawanda, NY, a metal fabricating company that he, his father, Raymond Sr., and his brother Allen created. However, his passion was for the amusement business, a trait he inherited from his grandfather, Allen Herschell, a well-know manufacturer of Carousels and other amusement rides. He always dabbled in the business and spent his later years as a good will ambassador for all the "painted ponies." If you talked with him for more than 5 minutes you heard at least one story about a Merry-Go- Round. He was known to tell a good joke, a few bad ones too, enjoy his cocktails, and step lightly and expertly across many dance floors. Everyone will miss his good cheer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. He is survived by his sons, Bryan Charles Herschell of Sedona, AZ and Douglas Gregory Herschell of Hampton Bays, NY. Arrangements by HOWARD-PRICE FUNERAL HOME.