Raymond Thiel was born February 16, 1927 and passed away November 22, 2017. He was married 59 years to his wife, Florence. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara (Stephen) Ruffino and Evelyn (Ralph) Bossmann; seven grandchildren, Brad, Theresa, Robert, Andrew, Stephen, Tara and Joseph; eleven great grandchildren, Amber, Alexis, Meagan, Sophie, Stuart, Reese, Brianna, Isabella, Vincent, Charlie, Kayla, Dean. Raymond was a retired machinist. He spent 18 years working as Boy Scout Commissioner and he belonged to the Brotherhood of the Order of the Arrow. He was a lifetime member of the Hillcrest Fire Department with over 30 years of service.The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at T. M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4th St Plantation, Florida 33317. Military Honors will be rendered at 5:00 PM by the US Navy, and a Funeral Service will be led at 6:00PM by Father Robert DeShaies. Funeral and cremation arrangements by T. M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home 954-587-6888 www.tmralph.com 7001 NW 4th St Plantation, Florida 33317