BUCKLIN – Raymond V. Fisher, 82, died after a lengthy battle with cancer on January 19, 2017 at his farm near Bucklin.

He was born July 22, 1934, the son of Verne R. and Fern (Speer) Fisher. He lived most of his life in Bucklin and was a farmer and cattleman.

He graduated from Bucklin High School in 1952 and also attended Wichita State University. He served in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He was a member and a past Commander of the American Legion Post 269 and member of the United Methodist Church, both of Bucklin. He served many years on the school, church and coop boards.

On August 19, 1956 he married Patricia "Pat" Dewell.

Survivors include: his wife Pat, son, Mike Fisher and wife TJ, Bucklin; 4 daughters, Vanessa Kirk and husband Stuart, Brenda Friess and husband Rich, Lisa Hood and husband Leigh, all of Bucklin, Rhonda Stout and husband Joe, Ford; brother, Gene Fisher and wife Karon, Greeley, Colorado; sister, Doris Temple, Gladstone, Missouri; sister-in-law, Peggy Fisher, Hutchinson; 12 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 5 step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Fisher.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the United Methodist Church, Bucklin, with Pastor Rick Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Bucklin Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion. The family will greet friends Saturday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Minnis Mortuary, Bucklin.

The family suggests memorial to the Bucklin American Legion Renovation Fund or Bucklin United Methodist Church both in care of Minnis Mortuary, P O Box 516, Bucklin, Kansas 67834.