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Ray McClaflin Obituary
Raymond Larry McClaflin, the son of Glenn D. and Neva (Fairfield) McClaflin, was born February 9, 1939 in Wisconsin. In 1961, Ray began his lifelong career in the parts department at Pegg Garage. His whole working career revolved around the world of Chevrolet. Ray worked in Valley City except for 6 years where he worked in Madison, SD. Ray was a member of the Valley City Eagles Club and the Barnes County Wildlife Club.
Ray is survived by his wife of 44 years, Luetta; a step-daughter, Kim (Bill) McKay; grandchildren, Karrie (Trent) Cunningham, Florida, Kayla (Paul) Rohrer and James (Courteney) Staub, all Bismarck, ND, Brad (Megan) McKay, Page, ND, Laura (Dustin) Weber and Emily McKay (Devon Liljenquist), all Fargo, ND; 10 Great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Miller, Vancouver, WA and Sue (Dave) Middaugh, Fargo, ND; three brothers, Gary (Sue) McClaflin, Rick (Betty) McClaflin and Randy (Terri) McClaflin, all Tower City, ND.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law Duane Miller and step-sons Kory and Kevin Staub.
Funeral arrangements by the Lerud-Mathias Funeral Home of Valley City. An online guestbook is available at www.lerudmathias.com
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Len Grindler
November 20, 2023
He was so much fun to work with , and it was a treat to talk to him every time I seen him. Rest in peace friend.
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