Raymond Howard Hultz
Raymond Howard Hultz, age 51, of LaGrange, MO, died on Thursday, March 29, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1960 in Quincy, the son of Ronald Hultz & Joyce (Richmiller) Smith. He married Theresa Kabrick on July 15, 1980 and she survives.
Mr. Hultz was a General Contractor in the Quincy area for many years.
He was of the Christian Faith.
Mr. Hultz had a huge heart which all his friends recognized.
He coached several baseball teams for many years. He played softball, enjoyed hunting and fishing and music. Though he had many friends, his favorite times were spent with family.
He is survived by:
HIS MATERNAL GRANDFATHER: Howard Richmiller and his wife Lynda
HIS MOTHER: Joyce Smith of Marcelline, IL
STEPMOTHERS: Juanita Hultz of LaGrange, MO and Carlene Spilker of Quincy
THREE CHILDREN: John Hultz of LaGrange, Christopher Hultz and his wife Ashley of Lewistown, MO; and Elizabeth Hultz of LaGrange, MO
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Colemen Hultz, Alayna Hultz, and Dominic Hultz.
FIVE BROTHERS: Mark Macanufo and his wife Shannon, Ronnie Hultz and his wife Cathy, Steven Smith and his wife Alice, Adam Smith, and Howard Smith and his wife Tamera.
THREE SISTERS: Sherry Ritterbusch, June Britt and her husband Martin, and Sunday Leake and her husband Larry.
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives along with many friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the family or to the Hannibal Free Clinic.
It troubles me to type this. It would be more of a struggle to speak it. It is something that I want the Hultz family to know. Ray was a dear friend from the age of 6 or 7. The Hultz family did as much to raise me as my own family. As we grew older I discovered Ray had a sister (Sherry), that lived with his Mom. I married Sherry and became part of the Hultz family…….officially, they had always made me feel as if I were family. Ray was now a brother.
Sherry and I divorced after 26 years and 3 AMAZING children. We had a lot of trials and tribulations that we could not overcome. I do not recall ever having a cross word with Ray……ever. He was a good, tender hearted Man. He was very supporting of his sister through our trials, yet treated me like a brother. Supporting both, without causing issues with either. I will miss Ray greatly!!!!
I give much thanks to this family for all that they have done in my life. The past few weeks have been gut wrenching and have caused much soul searching. 1st with the loss of Ronald and now Ray. I pray that the family and friends lean on God for understanding and allow him to work in their lives. I pray that they know that I still love them like family.
Joe Ritterbusch
It troubles me to type this. It would be more of a struggle to speak it. It is something that I want the Hultz family to know. Ray was a dear friend since the age of 6 or 7. The Hultz family did as much to raise me as my own family. As we grew older I found that Ray had a sister (Sherry). I married Sherry and became a part of the Hultz family…..officially, as they always made me feel like family anyway. Ray was now a brother.
Sherry and I divorced after 26 years and 3 AMAZING children. We had many trials and tribulations that we could not overcome. To my knowledge Ray and I never had a cross word……ever. He was a good, tender hearted man. He was very supportive of his sister through the divorce, yet continued to treat me like a brother. Supporting both without causing issues to either. I will miss Ray greatly.
I give much thanks to this family for all that they have done in my life. The past couple of weeks have been gut wrenching and caused much soul searching, with the loss of Ronald and now Ray. I pray that the family and friends find a way to learn, grow and let God work his plan in their lives. I pray that they know that I still love them like family.
Joe Ritterbusch
Chris so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. I want you to know we are praying for you and your entire family. Please let us know if you need anything and know he truly is in a much better place now.
Wow..I am very sorry..Knew Ray and all his relations mostly from the softball field..Great man..Great father…so sad to see this at such a young age…hold your heads high as he will always be remembered..as a GREAT PERSON.. one I had the chance to meet He also has a great family and son who helps me greatly at Home Depot…Rest in peace Ray
Liz and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Ray was such a nice man and I don’t understand why things like this are allowed to happen. Chad said he just saw Ray the day before. It is such a shock to hear something like this. I don’t know what to say except I am sincerely sorry and have been thinking of you and your family since I heard. He will be greatly missed.
In sympathy, Angie Dodds