Ray A. Kleber Obituary (1927

Raymond A. Kleber, age 93, of Reedsburg, formerly of Onalaska, died peacefully on Monday, May 18, 202 at Casa de Oakes in Reedsburg. He was born on January 2, 1927 in Stearns County, Minnesota, the son of Raymond C. and Helen M. (Schintgen) Kleber. Ray was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Marine Corp. On June 30, 1949, he was married to the former Gladys E. Welle. Ray worked several jobs, but he most enjoyed being a school bus driver in Onalaska until he was in his 80's. He enjoyed spending time with his family as well as making fresh bread and cinnamon rolls on a weekly basis. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law: Betty and Donald Glanzer, of Reedsburg; seven grandchildren: Neil, Nolan, Leah, Ansley, Emma, Hayley and Donny; two sons-in-law: Jerry Solonynka and Mark Pfleger; and his neighbor and special friend: Gladys Olson. He was preceded in death by his wife: Gladys in September 2006; two daughters: Karen Solonynka and Melle Pfleger; three brothers and two sisters. A private family service will be held at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. Interment with military honors will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in Loganville. Memorials to St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. 2d:{"d