![]() ![]() That’s a sign of a man who has laughed well and often. You could tell when Ray was going to let loose with a good one by the way he’d get this half-grin with his lower lip pooched out just a little bit then the crinkles would show up in the corners of his eyes. I told a family member, “That’s the longest I’ve ever been in that man’s presence without hearing a good story.” Some men aren’t made for suits, even though I had seen Ray clean up nicely. My eyes got misty and I had a hard time swallowing.Īt first, I thought it might be because he was dressed in a suit. I stood for several minutes looking down at Ray at Ford and Sons Funeral Home. I will miss them more than anyone could know. He closed his eyes for the last time, yesterday and opened them to gentle Rose Mary’s face. I know she was waiting for him with a smile. And now, with his passing, they are, again, perfectly paired. I always thought of Ray and Rose Mary as a unit… never one or the other. I would send him pictures of my garden, and he would save me green tomatoes and garlic when I came to Cape in the fall. He told me what kind of fertilizer to use and never to plant tomatoes and bell peppers in the same place. He told good stories… and he laughed when he told them. Then, he would begin the story of the day. In later years, I was welcomed with a hug, a cup of tea ( or a glass wine, if Ray was showing off homemade someone gave him) and any number of good things that might be on the table. My brother, sister and I would stop in for a drink and a snack before walking the rest of the way home. My first memories of my uncle and aunt were as a 10-year-old child walking home from swimming lessons at Capaha pool. I never missed a chance to stop at Ray and Rose Mary’s house when I was in Cape. Last evening, Uncle Ray peacefully closed his eyes for the last time. My Uncle Ray was generous, joyful (and gruff, when necessary) and always welcomed me when I went home to Cape. ![]() Mary Agnes Seyer and grandchild, Wendy Seyer. Michaelette Seyer, Syvilla Sobba, and Sr. Seyer brothers, Zeno, Albert, Paul, and Henry Seyer sisters, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents wife son, Timothy G. Survivors include children, Michael (Brenda) Seyer and Dan (Mary) Seyer of Cape Girardeau, Diane (Ray) Staebel of Liberty Hill, Texas, Janette (Stephen) Bennett of Alexandria, Kentucky, Joyce (Dave) Bruenderman of Cape Girardeau, Linda (Bob) Garner of Jackson, Missouri, Ralph (Debbie) Seyer of Kirkland, Washington, and Steve Seyer of Saint Clair, Missouri brothers, Lawrence (Ida) Seyer and Elmer (Susie) Seyer of Oran, Missouri sister, Mary Woltering of Breese, Illinois 27 grandchildren 42 great-grandchildren. He was also a member of American Legion Post 63 and V.F.W. Langen Assembly, Fourth Degree in which he was a former Faithful Navigator. Mary Cathedral, Knights of Columbus Council 1111 in which he was a past Grand Knight and Thomas A. He was an auto mechanic and instructor at the Vocational School. Raymond served in the Navy during World War II. She preceded him in death October 31, 2015. He and Rose Mary Hoffman were married Februat St. He was born Januin Advance, Missouri to Philip Jacob and Alvina Christina Dohogne Seyer. Seyer, 94, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Monday, Maat Saint Francis Medical Center. Marty just let me know.” Formal obituary from the funeral home. ![]() The other shoe dropped Sunday night: “Uncle Ray died around 6:30. Ray was Ray Seyer, her uncle, a man who was like a father to her. Wife Lila sent me a text the morning of March 2: “Just found out Ray is in MICU at St. ![]()
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