Raymond “Pappy Ray” Edward Geyer, 82, of Butler passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his home of 54 years following an extended illness. He was born May 29, 1943, in Pittsburgh, to the late Fred and Myrtle (Clark) Geyer.
Ray graduated from Butler Senior Area High School in 1961. Ray worked at Armco in Butler, PA, as an electrical engineer from 1964 until his retirement in 1999. He attended Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, as part of Armco’s apprentice program.
Ray was an active member of the Butler Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1963, serving as an elder in the congregation for many years. He spent many years in shepherding the congregation as well as volunteering his time to teach others Bible truths such as the hope of the resurrection. Ray also enjoyed working outside on his 5 acres, flying his model airplane, and taking pictures and videos of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also an expert carpenter, making Adirondack chairs and dressers for family members.
Ray is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara (Schmidt) Geyer, whom he married on March 21, 1964; three daughters, Denise (H. Scott) Thompson of Slippery Rock, Pamela (Brian) Buerkle of Worthington, and Dorothy (Christopher) Bowser of Hilliards; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren with another great-grandchild on the way due May 2026. Ray is also survived by his brother, Charles Geyer, and many, many nephews and nieces.
All arrangements were made through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 2 PM at the Butler Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 157 Unionville Road, Butler, PA.