Raymond D. Hull, 86, of Galion, passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at his home.
Raymond was born in Youngstown on March 3, 1930 to the late Edward and Olive (Myers) Hull. He married Constance “Connie” L. Buskirk on Dec. 20, 1953 and she preceded him in death on March 15, 2012.
He was employed with Galion Iron Works and Eagle Crusher, Galion. He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Galion. Raymond was a member of the American Legion Scarborough Post #243, Galion and the Galion Golden Age Center.
Raymond was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in the Korean War. He loved watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, coin collecting, and playing golf. He was proud of his vegetable garden.
Raymond could be called “The Original Tool Man,” fixing anything with a little WD40 and duct tape. At Christmas time, he and the neighbors would try to outdo each other with their light displays.
Raymond is survived by his children, Dr. Melanie Hull, D.V.M., of Galion, Kelly and Henry Szabo, of Columbus, Amy Hull, of Galion, and Jeff and Christa Hull, of Canal Winchester; his four grandchildren, Paul Szabo, Ashlyn Szabo, Hayden Hull, Mason Hull; his brother, Donald Hull, of Sharon, Pennsylvania; and his sister, Barbara Ciccone, of Struthers.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Eisenbrei.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday Feb. 10, 2017 at the Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, 303 Portland Way North, Galion. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peace Lutheran Church, 129 W. Walnut St., Galion, with Pastor Richard Genzman officiating.
Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park, Mansfield. Full Military Honors will be given at the graveside by the U.S. Army and the local Veterans Military Funeral Detail.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Golden Age Center, Galion, Peace Lutheran Church or the Crawford County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.
The Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, 303 Portland Way North, Galion is honored to serve the family of Raymond Hull.
Online condolences may be made to the family at masfh.com.
