Raymond Rudolph Obituary Raymond R. Rudolph, age 79, resident of Brainerd, died on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his home on South Long Lake. He was born on July 15, 1937 to Martha (Kuklok) and Richard Rudolph in Brainerd. Ray spent two years in the army, worked on the steamboats in Duluth, and was a skilled meat cutter. Ray was always willing to help any neighbor who need a helping hand. His trusty bicycle was his favorite mode of transportation in recent years. Ray is survived by his brother, Paul (Betty) and sisters, Genevieve, Sr. Dorothy Ann, Mary (Roger) Weber, Loretta Warzecha, Lorraine (Roy) Kraklau, and Joyce (Dannee) Kinnee; many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and great nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Peter, Theodore, Roderick, Alois, James and Francis and sister Rita Nelson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2017 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in St. Mathias Township with Father Daniel Weiske officiating. Burial will be in Pine Tree Cemetery with Military Honors provided by Brainerd American Legion and V.F.W. Color Guards. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church with a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. click for directions Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the church SERVICES Mass of Christian Burial Monday, June 26, 2017 11:00 AM St. Mathias Catholic Church 4529 County Rd 121 Fort Ripley, MN 56449 click for directions Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the church