Raymond H. Marschke

Raymond ''Red'' Marschke, 85, of Kingston, NY, died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Kingston Hospital. He was born October 12, 1927 in Mt. Kisco, NY to the late Henry and Mary (Lassen) Marschke. He was married to his loving wife Cindy (Fitzgerald) Marschke; they wed on April 19th 1986. Raymond served his country in the US Army during World War II before his honorable discharge in 1948. He was a self employed builder and contractor. Raymond loved golfing and was a long time member of Osiris Country Club in Walden, NY; he also golfed for over forty years at James Baird State Park Golf Course. In addition to his wife Raymond is survived by his daughter Christiane Schell and Mike Chebitar of Katonah, NY, grandchildren, Spencer & Jilli Schell of Katonah, NY, a brother, Robert L. Marschke of Wilton, CT, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Raymond was predeceased by his son Robert Marschke, his brothers, Fred, Richard, Henry, Norman, Donald & Charles Marschke, his sisters, Edith Darboven, Florence Romanowicz, Lillian Ferguson & Janet Peoples.

Entrusted to the care of Luke Keyser of A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas Ave, Kingston, where friends may call on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. The funeral service will take place at 12 noon on Saturday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford, NY 10506. Burial will follow in St. Matthew's Church Yard, Bedford, NY. The family suggests memorial donations be made to; Ulster County, (Memo -Office for the Aging, Transportation), 1003 Development Ct., Kingston, NY 12401 or Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.