Ray C. Humble

RUSHFORD, MN - Ray C. Humble, 93, of Rushford, MN died on Friday, December 12, 2014, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN. Ray was born on July 23, 1921, on the home farm in Norway Township of Fillmore County, MN. HE attended the Dolalie School and Graduated from Rushford High School in 1940. Ray worked as a turkey farmer for many years. On October 12, 1946, Ray was united in marriage with Dolores Rude in Rushford. Ray was the manager at Midland LP Gas Company in Rushford for many years. He worked as a maintenance manager of the Enterprise Rest Stop on Interstate 90 for 20 years, retiring at age 85. Ray loved all things mechanical. He enjoyed restoring Ford tractors, mowing lawn, car rides through the country, fishing, dancing, eating lutefisk and lefse, He enjoyed all holidays, especially Christmas. Ray took very good care of himself and was always well groomed. He was a lifelong member of Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, MN. Survivors include three children: Sharon (Murt) Boyum of Rushford, MN, Sandee (Denny) McCallum of Rochester, MN and Rod (Chris) Humble of Peterson, MN; six grandchildren Monte (Megan) Boyum, Mitch (Katrina) Boyum, Lance (Sarah) Boyum, Brady Boyum, Carmen (Jason Pederson) McCallum and Amanda (Jay) Patterson; and ten great-grandchildren; Gavin, Caden, Brooks, Briggs, Benett, Ellie, Zaylee and Husdon Boyum, and Adalyn and Sophia Pederson. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Selma Kjos, and brother, Jim Humble. Ray's family would like to extend a special thank you to Seasons Hospice staff, especially Dr. Michael Mesick. M.D.,Patty Harriman, RN, and Amy Myhrvold, L.S.W. The funeral service for Ray will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2014, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, MN with the Rev. Kay Wold officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.Leave a memory of Ray, sign his online guestbook and view his tribute video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/549375