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Ray Kenneth Krumlauf, age 86, of Kalkaska, formerly of Elk Rapids, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. He was born on June 7, 1926 at home on the family farm, in Kalkaska to the late Murl P. and Minnie (Holmes) Krumlauf.Ray served his country proudly during WWII as a member of the United States 3rd Army 10th Combat Engineers Corp and was Battle of the Bulge veteran. On December 3, 1957, Ray married Barbara Sue Gordon and together they raised 3 wonderful children, Kathy, Ken, and Kirk. Ray and Barbara were the past owners and founders of Elk Lake Floral in Elk Rapids. He also owned and operated Ray’s Sales in Elk Rapids. Ray was one of the founding members of the Elk Rapids Volunteer Ambulance and very active in the Elk Rapids community.He loved hunting, fishing, and being in the great outdoors. He was a lifetime member of the Elk Rapids Sportsman’s Club and was a hunter safety instructor for over 30 years. Some of his favorite times were spent hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren.Ray is survived by his devoted son, Kirk (Carol) Krumlauf of South Boardman; his loving grandchildren, Rachel Barber of Kalkaska, Nathan (Michelle) Barber of Grawn, Kip (Tabatha) Krumlauf of Elk Rapids, Andy (Tiffany) Krumlauf of Elk Rapids, Sharayah Stewart of Traverse City, Austin & Douglas Krumlauf of Kingsley, and Alissa, Kristen, & Isaac Levandoski; his many precious great-grandchildren; his sister, Phyllis (Clyde) Packer of Traverse City; his brother, Ed (Ruth) Krumlauf of Port Huron; his sister-in-law, Marvel Krumlauf of FL; his son-in-law, Tom Preston; and his daughter-in-law, Susan Krumlauf.Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Barbara who passed away in 2011; his son Kenneth, who passed away in 2009; and his daughter Kathy, who passed away in 2012.A memorial service for Ray will be held on Friday, April 19th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Moser officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 815 W. Dresden, Kalkaska, MI 49646.Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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Ray Kenneth Krumlauf

June 7, 1926 - April 14, 2013