Raymond Dale Klomparens

Ray was born in Holland, MI on December 9, 1930, and was a long-standing member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post 2144), and Rose Park Reformed Church/Peace Lutheran. He spent his early years working at Heinz and Holland Welding Service. In October 1950, he joined United States Army and served our nation in Germany and the Korean War as a Sargent.

He enjoyed spending time with friends and family in the Upper Peninsula, at Round Lake, and in Florida camping, fishing, and hunting. He was an avid golf and softball player, and enjoyed spending many years with his extended family of Pine Hills subdivision.

Ray was preceded in death by: his wife, Mary of 64 years; his granddaughter, Laura; and his parents, brothers, and sister.

He is survived by his children, Donald Klomparens (Julie) of Holland, Gary Klomparens (Karen) of South Carolina, and Sally Kouw of Holland (Donald); his grandchildren Leah Abbott, Julie Riggs, Bryan Klomparens, Steven Kouw, Staci Kouw, Amanda Bailey, Bethany Klomparens, and Rachel Marshall; and his 15 great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews; and special lifelong friends Frank and Mary Fletcher.

Please join the Klomparens family for a visitation on Thursday, June 15 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Lakeshore Memorial Service, a memorial service will be held on Friday, June 16 @ 10:00am at Lakeshore Memorial Service with a military burial ceremony (11:00am) at Restlawn Memorial Gardens following, and a luncheon at the VFW Post 2144 after the cemetery ceremony.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakeshorememorial.com for the Klomparens family.