Raymond J. Conklin

Raymond J. Conklin, age 75 of Deer Park, WI,  formerly of Mahtomedi, MN died unexpectedly on   August 28, 2014 from injuries sustained in a   equipment accident.

Raymond Jean Conklin was born on December 4, 1938 in Duluth, MN the son of  Auris & Mae (Roos) Conklin.  He grew up in Floodwood, MN and graduated from High School there in 1956.  Ray joined the US Air Force and served from 1956 to 1959 when he was honorably     discharged.  He began working construction in the Twin Cities and eventually owned and operated Conklin   Construction.  He lived and worked in Minnesota and the Twin Cities area for many years before retiring in Deer Park, WI.   In his spare time, Ray enjoyed  motorcycles, traveling, baking,   helping and spending time with his friends &  his kittens.    

He is preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers.  

He is survived by a sister and will be deeply missed by family and many friends.


Celebration of Life at  Lucky’s  Banquet Hall
Clear Lake, WI
Saturday,  September 13, 2014 from 1 - 4 pm
with
Military Honors Service
Clear Lake Area Veterans Honor Guard
Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 2 pm

Interment Later at
Perrington  Boothill Cemetery
Deer River,  MN,

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