Raymond Joseph Kalway, age 95 of Buffalo, passed away on June 26, 2019.

He was born on May 29, 1924 in Maple Lake, MN to Bernard and Anna (Carriveau) Kalway. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church in Maple Lake and attended Maple Lake Public School until he had to help work on the family farm.

He was joined in marriage to Eva (Elletson) Ordoff and together they had 5 children.

Ray was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1946. After his service, he farmed in Maple Lake for several years, until about 1959. He also worked for Nodland Company out of Paynesville for several years until his retirement. In January of 1966, Ray was joined in marriage to Margaret (Johnson) Veches, adding her children to his family.

In their spare time, Ray and Margaret liked going to auctions to bid on antiques and other collectable items. They enjoyed taking road trips in their RV around the States, especially to attend Legion conventions. He proudly served twice as the Commander for the American Legion Post 270 in Buffalo, and was active in helping organize Legion events and provide military honors for Veterans.

Ray is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; son, Joseph; step-son, Kenneth Veches; step-grandson, Todd Veches; step-great-grandson, George Jones; parents, Bernard and Anna; brothers, Bernard, George, and Francis; and sisters, Doris Angell, Leone Berthiaume, and Mary Engesser.

He is survived by his children, Marcia (Leo) Endres, Kenneth (Judy) Kalway, James (Shirley) Kalway, and Karen (Gary) Biegert; step-sons, Gerold (Susan) and George (Betty) Veches; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Anastasian; step-daughter-in-law, Geri (Carl) Bruckmann; daughter-in-law, Ruth Kalway; and many other relatives and friends. A special thanks goes out to his caregiver, Angela.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM with prayer service at 7:00 PM at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at St. Francis Catholic Church in Buffalo. Interment and military honors to follow at St. Francis Cemetery in Buffalo.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com