Ray W. Monson

Funeral services for Ray Monson will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy, MN with Pastor John Kerr officiating. Burial will take place in the LeRoy Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Hindt Funeral Home of LeRoy, MN is in charge of arrangements.

Ray Monson, age 82, of LeRoy, MN passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN.

Ray W. Monson was born December 31, 1933 in Austin, MN to Carl and Elva (Erickson) Monson. He graduated from Adams High School in Adams, MN. On June 7, 1959, Ray was united in marriage to Monna Dunn in Spring Valley, MN. Ray worked on his farm and did carpentry work in the LeRoy area. Ray enjoyed reading, mowing the lawn, his guns, and hunting with his brothers. He especially adored his family and grandchildren; they brought him the most joy. Ray was a humble and kind man, leaving a wonderful impression on everyone that met him. He was a man of few words but meant what he said.

Ray is survived by his children, Patricia “Patty” (Todd) Stockdale of LeRoy, MN, Rhea (Patrick) Steinkamp of LeRoy, MN, and Diane (Stacy) Jech of Grand Meadow, MN; 8 grandchildren, Anne (Josh)Hansen Gathje, Reed Hansen, Chelsea Rich, Sarah (Patrick Grobe) Rich, Tony Steinkamp, Samantha Steinkamp, Dylan Jech, and Max Jech; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Shirley (Leslie) Tapp of Dexter, MN; and brother, Alan (Nadine) Monson of Belvidere, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Elva, wife, Monna, son, Christopher and 3 brother, Cecil, Loren and David.

Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

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