Raymond Earlwin Traversie 78 of Fort Meade formerly of Pierre, SD died Saturday, December 31, 2005 at a local hospital. A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2006 at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard. Survivors include brother Vern, sister Verna, many nieces, nephews and special friends. Arrangements have been entrusted with Black Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Services at Sturgis.