Dear Family Eiselt. Loving memories about Raymond, his wife and you, the children are deep in our family. My father, a really good friend of Ray, paased away 1995 (Wilhelm Roth, 1932-1995), but my mom (Hiltrud, 1931) is still living. Her family and your fathers family did lived in te same street in the same little village (Obertiefenbach near Limburg-Lahn) and the streets name was "Sacker Weg" And the familys names where Geis and Jeuk. Lovely greetings from germany. Josef Roth

Hello - (sorry if this is a repeat - the first post disappeared) It's possible that your father knew my father as a Diplomatic Courier in the late 40s/early 50s; or possibly from Carleton College?? I came across a letter in which my dad mentions a Raymond Eiselt (my father died in 1986 and I'm researching his life with the State Dept.). If you care to reach out I can be contacted at pezzle@cox.net. Sorry for your loss...I hope the pain has subsided some. Sincerely, Ms. Perry Norton, Santa Barbara, CA.

It was with heavy hearts that we learned of Ray's passing.  He and Phyllis were long time and esteemed friends of our parents, Trudi and Bob Cobb.  We last saw Ray when he came down to the Bay Area for our Mother's 80th birthday in 2007.  True to his nature he and Jean made the trip down just for this event, it meant so very much to our Mom.  
We hope that with time your sorrow will fade, and your wonderful memories of him will once again put a smile on your faces.
Joan Cobb Boodrookas and Marian Cobb

The Rice family has been long-time friends of the Eiselts.  My Mom, Barbara Rice, went to UW nursing school with Phyllis.  It seemed incredible to me that when we got together with the Eiselts it was as if our friendship took off where it left off the last time we were together.  Ray & Phyllis loved life and loved people.

I do remember Ray telling me one time, "After my first assignment with the State Department in Panama, I was asked where I wanted to go next."  Ray told them that he wanted to go to a place that was bit cooler than tropical Panama...and the Eiselts were sent to Iceland!

To all of you, your Dad & Mom were very special people who we all very much appreciated.  Please know that our thoughts, love and prayers are with you.

With deep sadness we have received the information of the Raymond deaths. We express are deep condolence to the family and unity in this difficult moment. Raymond was our close friend for a long time. We'll miss him a lot.... Halina & Heinz

When I started my work at the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Ray was our first Commercial Counselor sent from the U.S. Department of Commerce and, therefore, my supervisor. He was an extremely nice boss and he treated all his employees in a very pleasant manner. We made several official trips within Austria, met interesting people together and had a wonderful time. After his tour was over and he retired from the U.S. Department of Commerce, we became good friends and he visited Vienna several times during his retirement. It was always nice to see him and exchange thoughts about his time in Austria. 
I was totally shocked about his sudden passing, as I have been in contact with him at Christmas and then a second time in February 2014. I'm glad that he was able to spend so many healthy years at Port Ludlov, meeting his family and friends. Unfortunately, I never made it to Washington State to visit him at home, but I met with him once before with his wife, Phyllis, in Virginia. 
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to his daughters and sons and especially to his son Erich, whom I have met several times, and to his companion, Jean Westbrook, who also took care of him during the last 15 years. I am glad that I have known such a wonderful person, like Ray.

We were saddened to hear that Ray passed away. He was my (Olga's) supervisor at the Commercial Section at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria, and I frequently think back to these interesting years. Ray and Phyllis also lived in Ober St. Veit, not far from us, and we will always remember seeing them riding their bicycles down Auhofstrasse passing our house. Though Ray invited us repeatedly to visit him in Washington State, regrettably we never made it to the far West. 
Our condolences on your loss.  Olga and Emmerich WILHELM

Nori & I appreciate for informing us of Raymond's passing away. We are very sad to hear that. We wish there was something we could say or do to make things easier for you. Hoping it will help a little just to know how much we care and that our loving thoughts are with you all. May his soul rest with Phyllis in peace. 

It is a long story.
Gentlemen (Raymond & Nori) rarely got together except for each other's dinner invitation while we were staying in McLean, VA since they were full-time workers then in Washington, D. C.. Instead Phyllis and I shared a lot of very happy time together.

Phyllis was marvelously sweet, heart-felt, earnest, sincere, hardworking in her every way. We attended our Washington-Tokyo Women's Club. She taught English to friends and me from Japan every week or every other week in her Fairfax house or in my McLean house during our stay between 1977 and 81. Raymond and Phyllis often invited us for lunch (ladies only) and dinner. She invited me to lunch with old-time Washington friends in 1992 when Nori & I left for home after NY assignment. I can still picture your Fairfax house and garden with robin's egg whose color was amazingly beautiful. I can still easily recall cherry pie with axe-shaped topping at President Day dinner, in my mind's eye. Her dishes we thoroughly enjoyed were always very delicious and heartwarming. Her cooked beans were also unforgettable she prepared for us in Vienna where your parents kindly let us stay with our two kids on the way back to Tokyo in 1981; I still remember the warmth of light down bedding with an opera we saw together there. Raymond liked a tie available only from National Press Club, Washington, D. C.
Only with close correspondence and talks on the phone from NY, I haven't met with them in person after they moved to Washington where I hear most of your relatives live. I still clearly hear and see a picture of Phyllis and Raymond talking about winter birds in their snow-covered garden on a brightly shining day in Washington. 
Phyllis and Raymond are still vividly with us in our heart. 

With Sympathy in the loss of your dear father,
Michiko & Nori Okai      4/22/2014

Ray was my supervisor at the Commercial Section at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna. He released me from a tedious job in another section and gave me the opportunity to work my way up. After his retirement, he invited me to stay in his beautiful house in Fairfax, VA. I visited him and Phyllis twice. They took me around and  he was proud to show me Mount Vernon, a famous  military academy in Annapolis and the sights of Baltimore. I remember one pleasant evening  when he prepared a wonderful seafood dinner all by himself. He visited Vienna three times and stayed at my house. Twice with Phyllis and the last time, in 2006, with Jean. We had great parties with his old Viennese friends. On occasion of my frequent travel to the US, I always called him and he invited me warmly to come up to Washington to visit him. Unfortunately, I never made it and now it is too late. 

From time to time we exchanged postcards and it's only a few days ago that I received one from Ray that he wrote on March 28th (a few days before his passing). He sent me cordial greetings from Palm Springs and wrote in perfect German that it was wonderful there, he enjoyed the warm weather, daily sunshine and colorful flowers. It is good to know that he had a such a good time shortly before he had to go.  My deepest sympathy to Jean and Ray's family that I know from his telling and photos. 

Thank you, Ray for your friendship. I'll always keep you in dear memory.

Waltraud Augesky, Vienna, Austria

We knew Ray as a neighbor, a friend, a fellow Lutheran, and a supporter for GOP fundraisers. With good humor each party enjoyed the teasing between rivals Stanford and Cal Berkeley. Ray's wisdom, life stories and empathetic nature were enjoyed as we shared time with him. We shall truly miss this treasure in our lives.
Molly and Bob Balck
Port Ludlow, WA

So sorry to learn of Ray's passing.  He was my supervisor when he was Chief of the Japan Section at the Dept. of Commerce.  He was very organized and a great manager.  He has crossed my thoughts periodically over the years.  He is at rest now.  Embrace your good and fond memories.

My sincere condolences to Ray's family.  I remember with pleasure the many bridge evenings and other social occasions my wife and I spent with Phyllis and Ray.  He was a pleasant and supportive colleague at the Vienna Embassy and we shared much in common, not the least of which was philately.  I will miss his occasional missives and regret, more than I can tell you. that I will not now be able to accept his kind offer to visit.  Felix Bloch, Chapel Hill.

We always enjoyed spending time with Uncle Ray.  He was a fine story-teller, had a great sense of humor, and was ready for anything.  His suggestions of people I should contact have really helped me in my research for the book I am writing about my parents in China.  He was a fine man who lived a good, full life.  We will miss him, especially at family reunions.
Marshall & Tony Clough, Greeley, Colorado

We are so sorry to learn today of Ray's passing. I enjoyed very much our professional relationship and the wonderful friendship with Ray and Phyllis  (one that included some very pleasant dinner parties!) that began more than 40 years ago. I wish I had your exceptional tennis skills, Ray!  You are not gone, merely "gone on."  A favorite quotation from Kahlil Gibran applies here: "Remembrance is a form of meeting." With love,
Bruce and Mary Strong
Midlothian, Virginia

Marilyn and I were truly saddened to hear about your fathers passing. He was a good friend and great neighbor. Hope the rest of the Eiselt family are doing well.

The Minnesota Fight Song will never be sung the same again. Ray seemed to know a bit about everything. He was so full of life and fun, and so good to Jean, our neighbor. We will miss the daily bicycle going by; we will miss him.    Dale & Peg Williams

Ray,  I will miss your cooking. I will also miss sitting on your deck with you and Jean, laughing and enjoying a glass of wine.  Who will I discuss correct grammar with now?

Ray. You were a good tennis friend and a great competitor. You love to win in Tennis and in  Life. Thanks for  celebrating the glorious memories of your diplomatic service with me. I will miss you speaking German with me during Tennis and sharing our common love for the city of Vienna.   I will miss you,  Ursula Birkholz

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3 octobre 1924 – 3 avril 2014

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