Ronald Paul Kleinvachter, age 84, of Otsego MN, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2026. Ron was born in 1942, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Adolf and Gladys (Holmstrom) Kleinvachter, where he grew up with 9 other siblings and attended Lincoln High School.

After graduation, Ronnie moved to St. Paul where he attended Dunwoody Institute and was a proud member of the SMW Union local 10. He married Diane Storhaug in 1963 and had 4 children; Todd (Kathy) Kleinvachter, Jana (Mike) Veile, Lisa (Nate) Boesen, Molly (Erick) Luster; 9 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Lisa’s home on Friday, September 11, at 3:00 p.m. A reception will follow. 10294 99th St NE, Otsego, MN 55362