Jason Scott Raymer

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we regretfully share the untimely passing of Jason Scott Raymer, a brilliant, kind, and unforgettable man who left this world far too soon.

Jason delighted everyone he met with his quick wit, deep knowledge of endless topics, and his quiet (yet potent) sense of humor. He could make us grin with a simple but hearty "howbadoobin" or funny gesture. His silly, infectious giggle never failed to make everyone grin and his mind never stopped exploring new facts, concepts, and knowledge. Whether he was in the classroom teaching, sharing a random fact, or cracking a perfectly timed joke, he made everyone around him feel smarter, lighter, and truly seen.

His undying love of music, golf, and playing pool was matched by his love of learning and teaching both in formal and informal environments. His passion for teaching was always on display with his uncanny ability to spark interest and engagement with his students without making anyone feel less-than.

Though Jason faced challenges and difficulties that were invisible to us all, he faced them stoically until the end. His absence leaves a huge hole in the lives of so many, but memories of all the good times with him fill us with gratitude for every laugh, hug, inside joke (Morning C's), random fact, or particularly fitting song suggestion. Though impossible to capture our gratitude in just a few words, these things made Jason the man we all loved and will all miss terribly.

He was a fiercely loyal and deeply loving husband, father, son, nephew, and friend. Everyone could always count on him for a warm smile, a helping hand, or a riveting conversation - no matter the need, he filled our lives with joy and love that will be deeply missed in his untimely passing.

He is missed greatly and will always be loved by his wife Lara Dolin, daughter Alison Prexta, stepmother Joan Raymer, aunt Vicky Willett, cousins Jeff Willett and Matt Willett, nephew Nate Willett, nieces Madi Willett and Julia Willett, his brothers from other mothers, Marc Miller, Paul Hollenbaugh, and Bill Cole. In addition, he leaves behind his adored feline friend Stewart.

He is preceded in death by his father David Raymer (Joan), mother Karen Foky (Duffy), uncle Jay Nisewarner, and his beloved pup Jaeger.

In honor of Jason, we invite you to make a small donation to a suicide prevention organization of your choice. Or simply do something random and kind for someone, share a laugh, or listen to a favorite song - just as Jason would have done.