Raymond George Markle

Raymond George Markle KERHONKSON - Raymond George “Mountain Man Markle” Markle, 76, of Kerhonkson, passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2014, with his loving family by his side after battling a short illness. Raymond was born Oct. 2, 1937 in Kingston, to Eltin and Lena Markle. He was a retired engineer for IBM, and a former member of the Army National Guard and Reserves. Raymond very much enjoyed the outdoors. “Dad had such a passion for hunting and fishing (lets not forget trap shooting!). Guns in general were Dad’s favorite thing, other than his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His love for the outdoors and drag racing (in his younger days) was unsurpassed. He is survived by his brother Elting Markle and his wife Gail of Long Prairie, Minn.; a sister Peggy Traver and her husband Donald of Kerhonkson; and sister-in-law Marianne Markle of Kerhonkson; his three children: Robert Markle of West Deptford, N.J.; Melissa Lake and husband Christopher of Woodbourne, N.Y.; and Kevin Markle and his wife Anna of Sundown, N.Y.; his beloved grandchildren: Joey, Tina, Jess, Cassie, Clarissa, Christopher, Missy, Megan, Kaitlin, Shawn, Erin and precious great- grandchildren: Jayce, Issac, and Elijah, as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends. He was predeceased by his father, Eltin Markle; brother, Richard Markle and Mother, Lena Markle. His humor and sarcasm were adored by many. A memorial service will be held in his honor on Oct. 4, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Warwarsing Rod & Gun club in Napanoch, N.Y. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his name to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial-Bryant Funeral Home and Cremation Services. For further information pleasce contact us at (845)434-7363 o visit www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com