Photo courtesy of Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home - Moose Lake
Apr 17, 1949 - Mar 20, 2022 (Age 72)
I knew him from Central Elementary School in 4th - 6th grade.
And 7th gr. in Barnum. I remember him being tough but not a
bully. Basically a good kid back then.
Scott Henninger
April 05, 2022 | Eagle River, AK | Classmate
Clayton H. Lekander, age 72, lifelong resident of Barnum, died unexpectedly on March 20th, 2022 in Hennepin County Medical Center. He was born on April 17th, 1949 in Kimball, Minnesota to Clifford and Elsie (Branson) Lekander.
Clay was a stellar high school athlete who loved football. He graduated from Barnum High School. He owned and operated RC Auto in Mahtowa for many years. Clay was very good at tuning up vehicles that needed fixing. You probably remember Clay driving around town with no place to go in his ’56 Ford. He was passionate about firearms, how they operated, their safety, and collecting them. Clay was also good at swimming and loved to stay active by doing so.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Elsie; brother, Randy; and sister, Ann.
Clay will be deeply missed by his significant other of over 16 years, Lynette Adams; sons, Brad and Troy Lekander; 4 grandchildren; brothers, Stan, Clifton, Stewart, Jimmy; sisters, Lucia, and Gene; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and good friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at Clayton's house at 3949 County Rd 138, Barnum, MN.
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