Raymond R. Raysely, 81, of North Catasauqua, died Jan. 16, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Susan A. (Lorenz) Raysely for more than 50 years.

Born in West Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Anthony M. and Erma L. (Eberts) Raysely.

He was a lifelong laborer in the construction field and automotive industry.

He was a member of and was involved in many Lehigh Valley social clubs.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Diane Albright and husband Joseph; a brother, Anthony and wife Margie; a sister-in-law, Annie Carpenter; three grandchildren, Matthew, Amber Albright and fiance Christopher Goeddertz and Michael Albright; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Kenzie.

He predeceased by a daughter, Lorraine; a brother, John; and a sister, Joanne.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Contributions may be made to American Heart Association at heart.org; or to Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, 18031.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.