CW3 (Retired) Raymond "DJ" Desjarlais, 79, Fletcher passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 in Lawton. There will be a visitation beginning at noon Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home of Fletcher, with the family to greet friends from 5pm until 7pm. No formal services are scheduled. He was born October 23, 1936 in Stephenson, Michigan to Alfred and Dorothy (Voigt) Desjarlais. He married Vera C. Morris on April 20, 1968 in Oklahoma City. He retired from the Army on March 31, 1976 at Fort Sill. After his retirement he worked Civil Service. He was very involved in the American Legion Post 306, where he was recognized as Legionnaire of the Year in 2012. He was a pivotal figure at the Post for many years. He epitomized the spirit of the American Legion by his involvement in Community activities and his participation in post activities. Raymond was a dedicated Legionnaire, an asset to Post 306, always first to volunteer and was a mentor to new members. He was a life member of the VFW Post 8580 and a Pershing Missile Alumnist. He is survived by his wife Vera of the home, four children, Ray Slagle and wife Lisa, Diana Holman, Charmaine Leonard and husband Allen, Carrie Cox and husband Terry, nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and his siblings, Richard Desjarlais and wife Arlene, Jim Desjarlais and wife Sandy, Helen Wellens and husband John and Pat Kaczmarczyk. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Joe Desjarlais. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 306, PO Box 301, Fletcher, OK 73541 or to the American Cancer Society 1320 NW Homestead Drive #D, Lawton, OK 73505.