Ray Frank Haapanen Obituary
The memory of Ray Frank Haapanen of Shoreview, Minnesota, who passed away on December 2, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ray Frank Haapanen to pay them a last tribute.
Though Ray has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He is survived by: his wife Joan Saari of Swan River; his children, Brian Haapanen (Becky) and Tracey Anderson (Mike); his grandchildren, Derek Gritti (Alexandra Davis), Larissa Gritti (Mark Schanzenbach), Ryan Gritti (Ally), Joseph Haapanen and Laura Limmer (Jordan); his great grandchild Elton Gritti; and his sister-in-law Judy Koelsch (David).
