Clifford Edward Racette, age 61 of Apple Valley, born July 29, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN to Horton and Dorothy Racette, passed away April 18, 2009. Clifford served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He is preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Clifford is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Barb; daughter, Shelly Kaltenhauser; son, David Racette; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Benjamin and Sophia; brother Dennis (Carol) Racette; nieces; nephews; family and friends. The memorial mass is 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 23, 2009 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.