Obituaries

April 2, 1936 to January 25, 2021

WINAMAC - Ray J. Crisler, 84, of Buffalo (formerly of Kentland) passed away at 4:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born April 2, 1936, in Kentland, to the late Charles L. and Anna Ruth Spangle Crisler.

He is survived by:
Jenni (Rob) Richie, Winamac, Daughter
Travis Foulks, Buffalo, Grandson
Ryan (Brittany) Foulks, Royal Center, Grandson
Kara Richie, Noblesville, Granddaughter
6 Great-Grandchildren
Esther Emory, Sister
Barbara Remick, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Roy J. Crisler, Twin Brother
Daril Richie, Grandson

When Mr. Crisler was in the fourth grade, his father fell ill with dropsy (edema), causing Ray to have to quit school and work on the farm. Needless to say, he learned how to work hard at a young age. He became a farmer and bridge builder. He lived most of his life in Kentland until he retired to Buffalo in 1998. He was an avid fisherman and coon hunter. He had a special gift for training coon dogs. Although he never had any children or grandchildren, he adopted Jenni at a young age and would later adopt her children, all of whom he loved as his own. He was a kind and patient man who will be sadly missed.

No services are set.

Memorial donations may be made to Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.