Richard W. Klukas, 81, of Atwater, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

He was born on March 26, 1940, to Hannora Wheeler and Richard Klukas in Willmar, Minnesota. Richard was a devoted husband and enjoyed being a father. He graduated from University of Minnesota. Richard was a retired Park Service Biologist. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Richard was an avid collector of antiques. He married Myrtle Ann Blasey of Ada on June 10,1961.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrt; parents, Richard and Monica; and brother, Tom. Survivors include his three brothers, two sons, one daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three caregivers, and numerous cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Nature Conservancy, an organization that Rich supported for habitat and wildlife conservation.

Graveside Service: 11:00AM on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Ada Municipal Cemetery, Ada, MN.