Raymond Ralph Klinkhammer, 85, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, May 31st following a courageous battle with cancer.

Raymond Klinkhammer was born on December 2, 1932 in Arco, MN to William and Elizabeth (Kosse) Klinkhammer.

Raymond was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was always so caring and compassionate, and gentle and quiet in his ways; but always put others first. He never complained about anything and was so very patient. He served in the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Lois Reining on June 25, 1960 in Caledonia. He worked at Gopher Aviation as an aircraft mechanic and was a maintenance man in business machines at Mayo Clinic until his retirement. After retirement, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids, playing games and cards. He greatly enjoyed being on the farm, especially when he could help with picking corn.

He is survived by his wife, Lois; children, Colleen (Tom) Heberlein of Caledonia, Thomas (Birgit) Klinkhammer of Rochester, and Susan (Mike) Christianson of Hastings; grandchildren, Adam (Jessica) Heberlein, Amanda (Andy) Graf, Daniel Klinkhammer, Katie Klinkhammer, Holly (Joey) Trautmann, Amie Christianson, and Rachel (Ricky) Klein; great-grandchildren, Makiah, Brekken and Everlee Trautmann, and Keegan Klein.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Lois (Frank) Berning, and brothers, George Klinkhammer and Paul (Dee) Klinkhammer.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5th at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Rev. Russell Scepaniak officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 4th in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.