Ray Klinginsmith, a Kirksville legend who once served as the Rotary International president (2010-11), passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the age of 86. Klinginsmith, who stressed service to others, was a mentor to many in the community a list of people far too long to mention.
Kirksville Rotary Club member Ray Klinginsmith, a former international president, received the prestigious Faculty and Alumni Award for Distinguished Service from the Mizzou Alumni Association at the Noon Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Kirksville Country Club.