Lucille Fissel, age 85 of Raton, NM, passed away Friday September 4, 2015 in Raton. She was born March 14, 1930 in Alamosa, CO. the daughter of Zade and Birdie Doores-Clayton. Lucille worked alongside her husband, Jim, in the businesses they owned together including two Texaco gas stations, the Honda Shop, Fissel’s Car Wash, All Seasons Restaurant, Trinidad Dairy Queen and for many years, operator of the Raton Dairy Queen. She loved keeping the books for many of these businesses and enjoyed the management of the Raton Dairy Queen. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, Jim and her children and later with friends, and playing bridge.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jim Fissel and son John Fissel. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Deater and husband Ty of Raton, sons Dan Fissel and wife Ann of Cairo, WV, Kelly Fissel and wife Jeanette, Blake Fissel and wife Lori and Gary Fissel all of Raton. One sister Barbara Grant and husband Rich of Delta, CO. Fifteen grandchildren, Denise, Grant, Kyle, Lauren, Kathryn, April, Amber, John, Kelsey, Krista, Meigan, Adam, Cristopher, Kevin, and Raeanne, and eight great grandchildren, Addison, Kaylyn, Alice, Carlie, Trevor, Avery, Adam and Cadin.
By request of the family, cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial service at a later date.
The family would also like to thank Amber Care for their kind and compassionate care during Lucille’s illness.
Arrangements for Marjorie Lucille Fissel are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.
Lucille and her entire family are dear to the Gatti Family. They lived across the street from us and we loved knowing them and having them as neighbors. Their strong love for each other and their work ethic are two of the many wonderful traits that Lucille and her entire family have. She and her husband, Jim left a strong and beautiful legacy that everyone can be proud of in Raton! We are saddened to learn of your loss. She was very special to so many! Blessings to your whole family.
I am so happy that Dan and Ann Fissel came to Cairo, WV. They have been a big part of the Cairo Community. They shared their mother’s illnesses with us and we hoped for the best for Lucille. I am sorry for the loss of your mother, one never gets over the lose of a mother.
I have been to Raton two times, once my husband and I ate at The Seasons and another time passing through on Amtrak.
I will have lunch with Ann and Lauren Fissel in Marietta, OH, today.
Best wishes and thoughts for the Fissel family of Raton and around the U.S.
Sorry to hear about your loss. It has been many years since I have been in Raton. Just wanted to say Hello and wish you only the best moving forward. Take care
So sorry for your loss, in our thoughts and prayers.