Raymond Clair Severson

Raymond Clair Severson was born on December 8, 1926 to Sever and Ida Fosse Severson in Albert Lea. He grew up in Albert Lea and attended Albert Lea Schools. After graduation, Raymond served in the United States Army during WWII. On November 5, 1950 he was united in marriage to Lorraine Carlsen in the Clarks Grove Baptist Church. The couple moved to California shortly after, where Raymond went to school for aviation mechanic. In 1953 the couple returned to Albert Lea and in June of 1954 moved back to Canoga Park, California. From 1955 –1971 they resided in California where Raymond was employed by UPS. In 1971 the couple returned to Clarks Grove. Raymond then opened D&R body shop on their farm. He loved Nascar racing and anything mechanical. Raymond enjoyed buying cars and restoring them. Raymond had a very special kitty that was his companion till two years ago. The last two years he enjoyed having his golf cart to be able to get around the farm in and get the mail. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; children, Pat Jon Rhiger; grandchildren, Jon Rhonda Beck, David Heather Beck and their children Jager and Jaxon; Michael Rhiger, and Cher Scott Anderson and their children, Tyler, Parker, Brooke and Cole; sister-in-law, Millie Severson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lucille Duane Hagen, Larry Karen Carlsen, Carol Carlsen, Howard Mary Carlsen, Dale Sandy Carlsen, and Diane John Henline; many nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; son, Greg Severson; brother, Orville; brothers-in-law, Marvin and Lowell Carlsen; and sisters-in-law, Audrey Carlsen and Mable Carlsen.