Obit for FLETCHER, Raymond Leo (b.1916 d.2005), Murray Co., MN
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RAYMOND LEO FLETCHER, 89, of Slayton, died Monday, April 11, 2005, at 
Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne.

Born April 2, 1916, in Waupaca, Wis., he was the son of Eke and Elinora 
Cook Fletcher. He married Audrey Knopke in June 1960.

He grew up in Fond du Lac and attended Fond du Lac School, graduating in 
1934. He peddled newspapers and magazines from sixth to 12th grade. He 
was a Boy Scout and later was a Scout Master. Following graduation, he 
worked in a factory until 1942, when he was drafted into the Army. He 
served with the 14th Armored Division in Europe and received two Bronze 
Battle Stars. Following his discharge in 1946, he returned to Wisconsin 
and attended Oshkosh State College. He received a bachelor's degree in 
teaching in 1950. He taught in Wisconsin for 10 years. After marriage, 
they moved to Frost, where he taught for eight years. In the fall of 
1960, they moved to Slayton, and he taught sixth grade until his 
retirement in 1969. After his retirement, he worked at the Royal Supper 
Club cleaning and mowing grass. He became a resident of Slayton Manor, 
and then moved to the Minnesota Veterans Home, Luverne. He was a member 
of Christ Lutheran Church, Slayton. He was also a member of Slayton 
American Legion and served as past commander. He belonged to the 
Minnesota Education Association and Slayton Senior Citizens.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Margaret (Steve) Dunn, Kansas 
City, Mo., and Nora Meyer, Brooten; five grandchildren; and one great-
grandchild.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Lutheran 
Church, Slayton.

The service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Lutheran Church, 
Slayton, with the Rev. Gloria Anderson officiating. Burial, with military 
honors by the Slayton American Legion and VFW, is in Slayton Memorial 
Gardens, Slayton.