Richard Ray “Red” Spadgenske, age 84, of rural Frazee, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN, where he had been residing the last year and a half. Red was born in Frazee, MN on November 21, 1938, a son of the late Adolph and Lillian (Moldenhoauer) Spadgenske. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Frazee High School. Red went on to attend technical school, where he received training for automotive mechanic. On October 15, 1965, Red married Kathy (Hasbargen), and together they raised five children. The family made their home on a 40-acre hobby farm a mile east of Frazee. They retired to Acorn Lake, where he enjoyed gardening and maintaining a perfect lawn. Red spent many years raising beef, sheep, ducks, geese and quail, and pheasants, for which he had a particular affection. He worked as a mechanic all his life, spending over 20 years at Anderson’s Bus Garage in Frazee. Red was an accomplished wood carver, and taught community ed courses