Rochester – Richard W. Klingsporn, age 85 of Rochester, died on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. visitation on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Pastor Dan Mohler officiating.

Richard Willis Klingsporn was born on May 4, 1931 at home on the family farm to Albert and Alice (Harvey) Klingsporn.  He attended school in Pine Island, Minnesota. Richard worked for Kemps Dairy for 37 years and then in retirement worked for Holiday Inn and volunteered his time at Channel One. In 1956, Richard married Grace Jeanette Domeier and they were happily married for 59 years.  The couple began their family in Rochester, raising five children, Ken, Ron, Cheryl, Timm and Kim. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, wood carving, golfing, traveling and rock collecting.

Richard is survived by his wife, Grace of Rochester; his five children, Ken (Lynn) Klingsporn of North Mankato; Ron Klingsporn of Rochester; Cheryl (Mike) Morgan of Dover; Timm Klingsporn of Mankato, and Kim Klingsporn of Rochester.  Grandchildren Tony, Katie, Christopher, Jake, Shelby and Jessup. Great granddaughter Noelle. Brother Jim Klingsporn; sisters, Betty Rothen, Jean Fryer, Marilyn Mahoney, and Cynthia Kiehne.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert, his twin Robert, John, Larry, and Maurice Klingsporn; sisters, Marjorie Klingsporn and Gloria Wittlief.

Memorials may be sent to Mayo Clinic Hospice.