Raymond Paul Hartung

Centerfield, Utah - Raymond Paul Hartung, passed away at the age of 100, on June 12, 2025 surrounded by his family at his home in Centerfield. Raymond was born on May 24, 1925 in Mason, Wisconsin to William and Regina Hartung.

He was raised near the shores of Lake Superior in Ashland, Wisconsin on a family farm with his parents and three brothers and two sisters. He married the love of his life, Ethel P. Hartung in Pocatello, Idaho on September 27, 1953.. Together the celebrated 59 years of marriage and raised 6 children; Rita, Blaine, Judy, Marlene, Terry and RaeDene. Ethel preceded him in death on March 20, 2012.

Ray was a dedicated family man, who worked hard in the commercial construction field. Ray spent years traveling the Western United States setting modular buildings for schools, churches, offices, and job sites. Later in life, he and Ethel ran their own business, South Valley Trailer Sales, selling horse trailers and western tack. Upon retirement, you could always find him in his shop restoring antique tractors or helping a friend with any mechanical problem they had. Ray never met a stranger, making life-long friends with many who just stopped in for some help with a vehicle or advice about anything that needed repair. He had a love for the outdoors and horses. He enjoyed any opportunity he had to hunt deer and elk. He spent countless days at the racetrack watching his champion racehorses run. He loved visiting with his family, friends and neighbors, and was always willing to help anyone in need.

Ray was a proud Veteran, serving in the United States Navy during WWII in the Pacific Arena. He worked on a floating dry-dock as an electrician, repairing battleships, submarines and other vessels. He conducted shore-patrol along the Panama Canal during the war as well. One of his greatest adventures was returning to Panama for his 90th birthday for a tour of the areas he protected during the war. He had the pleasure of traveling to Washington D.C. for a veteran's Honor Flight to visit the WWII Memorial, among others, and was able to meet several other veterans that were part of the "Greatest Generation"

Ray is survived by his children, Judy Pepmuller, Marlene Hall, and RaeDene (Mike) Wanner; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. 

He is proceeded in death by his parents, 5 siblings; children Rita Lish, Blaine Hall, and Terry Hall; 2 grandsons; 2 great-grandsons; and his wonderful wife of nearly 60 years, Ethel.

The family would like to thank Provider Wade Anderson; PA-C, for his friendship and care, and Gunnison Valley Home Health and Hospice. 

Funeral services for Raymond will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Centerfield LDS Ward Building. Friends may call for viewing on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. or Monday morning 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. prior to services.

Livestreaming of Raymond's services can be found at springerturner.com under his obituary about 15 minutes prior to the service.

Burial will be at the Centerfield Cemetery under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina.