Raymond Stewart died Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk rapids. He was 88. 
Raymond R. Stewart was born May 26, 1936, in Clearwater to Donald and Sadie (Driver) Stewart. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and he was stationed in Korea. He was a farmer who lived in the Clearwater area most of his life. Raymond married Joyce DeBolt on July 11, 1959, in Kimball. He enjoyed watching the Weather Channel, calling his family and friends, and watching western movies on TV. Raymond was a hard worker and liked to stay busy.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; wife Joyce on Feb. 20, 2025; two great-grandchildren; brothers Ira and Willis; sister Arvilla Stewart; and three sons-in-law.
He is survived by his children Karen Evenson of St. Cloud, Robert (and Kerry) Stewart of Zephyrhills, Fla., Elaine (and Larry) Boelke of Oshkosh, Wis., Julie Stierns of Oshkosh, Wis., and Kelly (and Will) Benage of Sauk Rapids; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and brother Delbert (and Grace) Stewart of South Haven.