Raymond William Kleutgen

Raymond William Kleutgen of Parrish, Florida, Passed away on March16th, 2025 with his family and friends at bedside. 

He was a cherished husband of Carol Kleutgen (47 years), father to Robert Kleutgen (Livy Lrizarry) and Randy Kleutgen. grandfather to Riley(Elliott Schoenerman), Hope Kleutgen, Quinten (Brittney Bradley), Kaylie (Zack Kiefer), Logan Kleutgen and Paige Kleutgen. greatgrandfather to Whitney Kiefer, Brady Schoenerman, Parker Kiefer and Atlas Bradley. He was a cherished son of the late Raymond and Annette Kleutgen, loving brother to Karen Weiss, Ronald Kleutgen and the late Diana Grimes.

Born on Sept. 12 th , 1942 in Chicago, IL. He was a member of the printers union for over 40 years. Ray was a member of three corvette clubs, East Tenn. Club, St Cloud FL club and Skyway Corvette Club, Sarasota, fl. He was also a member of the Moose Organization. 

He enjoyed many sports in his younger years as well golfing and traveling. Rays spirit touched the lives of many, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to know him. Ray was more than a beloved patriarch, “he was a man of unmatched vivacity and warmth.” He cultivated a deep passion for life and music. The Dr. Dave band was his 2nd family. Friends were brothers and sisters to him.

Rays wishes were not to have a memorial service or wake. A celebration of life will be around the 1st anniversary of his passing. Information to follow.

Those who wish to make a donation in Ray’s memory can donate to a special family member (retired military) who had a terrible  accident.Http://gofund.me/a78f3db5 . (Tony Perez)