Raymond Chaput was born December 11, 1922 at Olga, ND, the son of Albert and Antoinette (Marcelin) Chaput. He was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Faith. He grew up and attended country school.

On November 27, 1942, Raymond was united in marriage to Lorraine Einerson in North Dakota. He moved to Minnesota in 1948 and settled in Lambert Township. He was a very ambitious businessman and specialized in farming potatoes, raised beef, chickens and pigs. He had 3 potato houses from which he sold certified seed. Raymond also did a lot of custom work and drove mail truck for Paradis. He also worked at Arctic Cat. In 1994, Raymond retired from farming.

Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and enjoyed traveling. He went to church every Sunday throughout his life, whether he was at Springsteel or wherever he happened to be. He liked going around the block looking for deer.

He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

Survived by children, Gary Chaput, Eagan, MN, James (Carol) Chaput, Brooks, MN, Nancy (Michael) Person, Hendrum, MN and Randy (Michelle) Chaput, Red Lake Falls, MN; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by wife, Lorraine on January 9, 1996 and a brother, Eugene.

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