Raymond Owen Cline

Raymond Owen Cline, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. Raymond was 96 years old.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Iten Funeral Home Chapel in Browerville at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be at the chapel one hour prior to the service.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Daughters Love Assisted Living. 

Raymond Owen Cline was born February 19, 1926, to John and Nellie (Johnson) Cline on the family farm in Ward township, Browerville.  He attended country school at District 99 and worked on the farm with his dad.  In his earlier years, Ray liked to play the guitar, drums, and keyboard. He played with different bands over the years throughout Minnesota at various dance halls. Ray retired from the music business in 1999 but continued playing for his family.  In 1953, he joined the Army and was discharged in 1955.  Ray returned home to the family farm working the land until his retirement in 2020.

Ray passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Daughters Love Assisted Living in Staples.  He was 96 years old. Ray is survived by siblings: Lawrence (Irene) Cline and Leatrice Noska; stepchildren: Nancy (Craig) Strom and Becky (Steve) Drayna; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friend Mike Zimmermann.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings: Cliff, Harry, Wesley, and Lyle; Brother-in-law Art Noska, sisters-in-law: Grace, June, Alice, and Beatrice; nephews: Bob and Chuck Cline, and special friend Elaine Larson.

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