Raymond Delano Puchalski was born February 9, 1933 in Herman, Minnesota, the son of Otto and Fern ( Gepner) Puchalski. He grew up in Danvers, and at the age of 12, he moved in with his uncle Hugo, and worked on his farm. He also worked at Quinns in Benson before joining the service. He served his country in the United States National Guard for 32 years and also served in active duty in the Korea War. On August 21, 1954, Raymond was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Overlie Baumgarten in Benson, Minnesota. The couple was blessed with five daughters. Together, Raymond and Barbara were able to share in 42 years of marriage. Raymond worked at Baumgarten Produce in Clontarf, at the National Guard Armory as a custodian, owner of Ray's Roller Rink, and as a school bus driver for many years. He received his GED in 1978. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Benson, and served as a Sunday School teacher and on the church board. He was a member of the VFW, american Legion, and served on the Clontarf City Council and the Clontarf Fire Department. Raymond was called from this life on April 16, 2009 at the St. Cloud Hospital. He attained the age of 76 years, 2 months and 7 days. Raymond is survived by his children: Vicky (Randall) Christenson of Benson, Debbie (Douglas) Kavanagh of Murdock, Pam (Greg) Vadnais of Maple Grove, Julie Puchalski of Starbuck and Cheryl (Tom) Johnshoy of Starbuck; four grandchildren: Chad Christenson, Stephanie Kavanagh, Craig (Trista) Kavanagh, and Amber Johnshoy; one great grandchild, Miah Kavanagh; ten siblings: Jim Puchalski of Buffalo Lake, Ed ( Betty) Puchalski of Kalispell, MT, Beverly (Butch) Hoffman of Holloway, Patty (Norman) Baker of Willmar, Mary Ellen Hoefer of Benson, Ruth Ann Cleary of Benson, Helen (Dick) Lee of Benson, Otto "Butch" (Ellen) Puchalski of Benson, Joyce (Jack) Verch of Pennock, Shirley (Tom) Razink of Clontarf; two brothers-in-law: William (Joyce) Baumgarten of Champlin and James (Janet) Baumgarten of Maple Grove; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his wife, Barbara in 1996; his parents, Otto Puchalski and Fern (Mrs. Al Platow) ; one grandson, Christopher Kavanagh; and two infant siblings.