Lucas "Luke" Kleinschmidt

Lucas "Luke" Kleinschmidt obituary, Sauk Centre, MN

Lucas "Luke" Kleinschmidt

Lucas "Luke" Kleinschmidt Obituary

Visit the Patton-Schad Funeral Home - Sauk Centre website to view the full obituary.

Lucas L. “Luke” Kleinschmidt, age 42 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Lucas Lawrence Klenischmidt was born January 4, 1982 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Lawrence and Audrey (Blaskowski) Kleinschmidt. He attended Holy Family School through the sixth grade and graduated from Sauk Centre High School. Luke worked at Kavy’s Garage in Sauk Centre, Jack’s Auto Parts in Sauk Centre, and Packman Auto Parts in Alexandria.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Luke loved anything and everything about cars. He loved listening to music, especially the oldies and Rock and Roll. Luke loved spending time with his family and always would offer advice and help when he could.

Survivors include his mother, Audrey Kleinschmidt of Sauk Centre; father, Lawrence “Larry” Kleinschmidt of Bertha; and sisters, Cassandra (Jacob) Salveson and Gabrielle (Nicholas) Ednor.

Luke was preceded in death by his grandparents, Stan and Lillian Blaskowski and Joe and Jeanette Kleinschmidt.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Patton-Schad Funeral Home - Sauk Centre

620 Beltline Road, Sauk Centre, MN 56378

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