Raymond Alt

Ray L. Alt was born on April 28, 1935 at his family home in Sleepy Eye, MN to John and Ruth (Ellanson) Alt. He grew up and resided in Sleepy Eye and Leavenworth areas his entire life. Ray attended and graduated from Sleepy Eye Public Schools. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Ray worked as a horse trainer and was employed at the Farmer's Elevator in Sleepy Eye. He also spent many years on his farm hear Leavenworth. Ray was known to open his home many times to children providing them guidance, love, and support to achieve a better life. Ray's passions were horses, hunting, fishing, farming, and his grandkids. Ray was united in marriage to Patricia "Pat" V. Tauer on July 28, 1964. The couple resided in the Sleepy Eye area their entire married life where they raised their three children, David, Daniel, and Deborah. Ray was well loved and respected by his family and community members. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, his three children David (Lauri) of Evan, Daniel (Deb) of Evan, and Deborah (Lonny) Cathcart of Rolling Hills, WY; grandchildren - Samantha, Shelby, Christopher, Matthew, Jeremy, Cecily, Randy, Brie, Timothy, Kendra, Brody, and Katelyn; and great grandson Jackson were the light of his life. He became an instant softy where they were around. He is also survived by his siblings Ronald (Betty) of Sleepy Eye, Shirley Cannon of Sleepy Eye, Beverly (Tom) Carnell of Bloomington, MN, Phyllis (Don) Thompson of Hillman, MN, Gail (Russell) Sorenson of Sleepy Eye, and sisters-in-law - Dee Alt of Mankato, MN and Sandy Alt of Sartell, MN and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law - Larry Tauer, brothers - John Jr. and Charles; and his brother-in-law - Art Cannon. Visitation 8:30 am - 10:30 am Wednesday, February 12, 2014 St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Evan, MN 124 Knudsen St. Evan, Minnesota, United States 56266 Service Information 10:30 am Wednesday, February 12, 2014 St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Evan, MN 124 Knudsen St. Evan, Minnesota, United States 56266 Interment Information Home Cemetery 700 St. Mary's St. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085