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   Raymond Dale Leifermann, born March 3, 1938, in Minneapolis, MN, to Raymond and Mollie (Beske) Leifermann, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Brainerd, MN.

   Ray spent 3 years in the Airforce and enjoyed fishing and hunting with his son, Scott.

   Ray is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughters, Deb Allie and Julie (David) Griffin; son, Scott R. Leifermann; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Rosie Maehren and Deloris Leifermann; best friend, Jeff (Rosemary) Hammer; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

   Ray is preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, 1 brother, 3 brothers-in-law, and 2 nephews.

   A visitation will be held from 2PM-3PM on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Brenny-Kline Funeral Home in Pine River. Burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

   Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Pine River.

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