Raymond C. Humann, 95, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Friendship Villa.
Ray was born on March 4, 1923 in White Butte, SD, on the family farm. He was the son of Jacob and Katherine (Kautz) Humann. He was married to Goldie Fry on April 5, 1953, who preceded him in death on February 6, 1981. On June 28, 1986 Ray married Caroline Stenslie in Miles City, Montana.
Ray joined the Navy in Omaha, Nebraska on June 14, 1944, from there he went to Farragut, ID for boot camp. In December of 1944 he was transferred to Terminal Island, California at Long Beach. The Navy was moving to a new base about 10 miles down the coast so after about six months he was transferred to Seal Beach, California where he spent the rest of his time in the Navy in a Naval Net Depot. He worked up to a 1st class seaman, which equals an E3 now.
On January 1, 1963 he took over the management of the Fullerton Lumber Company in Terry, Montana and managed that for 21 years. He retired after Goldie passed away.
He was president of Trinity Lutheran Church in Terry for a number of years, Commander of the American Legion and president of the Chamber of Commerce in Terry. He was also a member of the Sportsman Club and served a three-year term as a trustee at Grace Lutheran Church in Fallon, MT. Ray enjoyed reading, fishing, camping, driving his grandkids around on his 3-wheeler, playing the guitar and accordion and recording music for his grandkids.
Survivors include his wife, Caroline who is 95, four daughters Deb (Tom) Frey of Broomfield, CO; Elaine O’Dell (Kevin Sarco) of Hanford, CA; Linda Huffman (Mark) of Hanford, CA; Cindy Hilzendeger (Mark) of Billings, MT and one son, Mark Humann (Tina) of Hopkins, SC; one stepson, Gary Morris (Barbara) of Fayetteville, AR and one stepdaughter, Penny Jones (Jack) of Erwin, TN, 14 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild; one sister, Mildred Lucas of Ivanhoe, CA and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Goldie; two sisters, eight brothers and one step- grandson.
He was a beloved husband, father, poppa and friend to anyone who had the honor to meet him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 221 S. Center Avenue, in Miles City, MT with Pastor Schreibeis officiating.
Tom Fleming says
Sorry for your loss Ray was such a nice man he will be missed
Tom & Berny Buckingham says
Elaine and Family,
We sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.
We remember him from the lumberyard days. What a nice smile he had, along with a gentle demeanor.
Delphine Coon says
To Ray’s family, So sorry to hear of your Dad passing. He was always so pleasant and always had a nice talk with you. I would call him a gentle man the way I knew him. Praying for you at this difficult time.
Lon and Vicki Reukauf says
We are so sorry to hear that Ray passed away. It is so very hard to lose a loved one. We are keeping his family in our prayers.
Linda says
Thank you. It is definitely a very difficult time. We were so fortunate to have him this many years. ?
Julie Sumrall Bounds says
Cindy, Linda and mark and family. So sorry for the loss of your Dad May God gill you with peace and comfort during this hard time.
Jean Trask Brown says
Humann kids, I always enjoyed your Dad and Mom, we bought lots of lumber from him when he had the lumberyard in Terry. Losing him is hard but you have to know that he had a good life and was such a nice man. Prayers for your families.
Beth Ann says
My memory of Raymond is his gentle spirit. May this memory and others give his family comfort during this time of grief.
David & Judy Reynolds says
Sending love and prayers to Ray’s family (especially Deb and Elaine) and friends. Prayers for your comfort as you remember a life well lived.
Megan Denardo says
I love you so much papa rest easy.
Donna Walz says
To all my cuz’s. I had no idea Uncle Ray passed away until I pulled up facebbok today. Thank you for sharing. I have so many memories of Uncle Ray and Aunt Goldie coming to Belle. All my cuzn’s with them. Fun times. I miss those days. Memories will forever be. Sorry to hear Uncle Ray has passed away. I love you all. Sorry so many years have passe by. You have always been in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all!
James Humann says
Deb, Elaine, Cindy, and Mark,
Beth and I were saddened to hear of the death of your father but rejoice that he fought the good fight and is now with his Savior in heaven. This Lenten and Easter season reminds us that death is really the beginning of life, eternal life with our Savior who lived a perfect life for us, died for us and rose again so that we too may live. May God’s promises of a reunion in heaven comfort you as your mourn your father’s death.