Raymond Don Chachere, 75, of Rosenberg passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 28, 2013. He was born on January 21, 1938 to Raymond George and Alma Margaret Chachere in Orchard Texas. Raymond graduated from Sam Houston State University having earned a BBA degree in 1959 and a Master of Arts degree in 1963. Raymond loved God, his family, and life. He had several career interests including retail stores and insurance agencies.

Raymond is survived by his four children: Joan Norton (and Stephen) of Austin, Dianne Calder (and Keith LeMay) of Austin, Gwen Himel (and Russ) of Sugarland, and Suzanne (and Glenn) Tappe of Austin, as well as five grandchildren: Michael Schneider of Missouri City, Matthew Himel (of Johnson City, Tennessee) and Sophia Norton, Mason Tappe, and Katie Tappe, all of Austin. Additionally, Raymond is survived by his sister Betty Poorman (and Omer) of Cameron, Texas; brother L.J. Chachere (and Jon) of Dayton, Texas; sister Wanda Rae Graves (and Gail) of Richmond Texas; sister-in-law Kathy Fry of Dayton, Texas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. Additionally, the family would like to gratefully acknowledge Raymond's friend, neighbor, and caregiver, Lydia Bell.

Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hartfiel Chachere, his parents Raymond and Alma Chachere, and his brother, Milton Walter Chachere.

Funeral Services are set for 11:00am on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church, 1127 Third Street in Rosenberg, Texas 77471 with interment to follow at Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery in Rosenberg. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

Memorials may be given in his name to the First United Methodist Church in Rosenberg or the Morton Masonic Lodge No. 72 of Richmond Texas.

Condolence messages may be written for the Chachere family at www.garmanycarden.com.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas (281) 342-4671.