Final Salute

Raymond E. Druckenmiller Obituary

Raymond E. Druckenmiller, 84, of North Catasauqua died on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at Phoebe Home, Allentown.

Born March 6, 1929 in North Catasauqua, he was the son of the late Tilghman and Annie (Rockel) Druckenmiller.

He and his wife Josephine (Lerch) Druckenmiller were married on May 17, 1952.

He was a Cement Chemist with Whitehall And Lafarge Cement Companies for 33 years before retiring. Prior to that he worked for Roller Smith Co., Bethlehem.

He was a member of St. Pauls UCC, Northampton. He served on the consistories of Zion Stone UCC, Keridersville and St. Pauls UCC, Northampton as an Elder.

He was a 1947 graduate of Whitehall High School.

Ray was a member of Chapman Lodge #637 F&AM, North Catasauqua and a 32nd Degree Mason with the Lehigh Consistory, Allentown.

He served 22 years with the US Navy and Seabee Reserves and a member of the Navy Fleet Reserves.

Over the years he had been active with the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, the Catasauqua High School Band Parents and the Allentown Juvenile Band Parents. He also was an avid bowler and Phillies fan.

Survivors: In addition to his wife he is survived by sons, Rev. Dr. Bruce R. and wife Narda Druckenmiller, Thomas E. and wife Margaret Druckenmiller; grandson, Nathan and wife Kara Druckenmiller; granddaughters, Rachel Druckenmiller, Rebecca wife of Daniel Richman, Amanda J. Druckenmiller; grandson, Andrew Druckenmiller; great-grandsons, Landon and Louis.

Services: The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2013 and 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, followed by an 11 a.m. funeral service, all at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Interment will be in Zion Cemetery, Kreidersville.