Bill was born on March 27, 1934 in New Market, IA the son of Alfred and Bertha (Lake) Raymer. He graduated from Cross Timbers High School in Missouri and then attended two years at Southwest Missouri State University. He was a member of the Air Force Reserves. He then came to Kansas City where he worked at Mercantile Bank and met his wife, Bernice. They were married for 62 years. He retired from TWA after 43 years. He loved watching his grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with family.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Raymer; two daughters, Linda (Kevin) Williams and Lori (Tim) Asby; four grandchildren, Bryan (Emylee) Williams, Tyler (Chelsey) Asby, Mallory (Jordan) Gooch, and Lauren Asby (Corey); two great grandchildren, Penelope Williams and Beckham Gooch; and sister, Arlene Keltner; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Alvi Raymer.
The Family request no flowers and memorial contributions can be made to Northminster Presbyterian Church: 1441 NE Englewood Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118 or Kansas City Palliative Care: 1500 Meadow Lake Pkwy #200, Kansas City, MO 64114.
