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Donovan C.

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Hultman

July 21, 1932 – February 27, 2019

Obituary

Birthplace: Page County, Iowa Resided In: Red Oak, Iowa Donovan Carl Hultman, age 86, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Donovan was born July 21, 1932 in Page County, Iowa the son of Carl and Dora (Bloom) Hultman. He graduated from Red Oak High School in 1950 and attended Iowa State University. Donovan was united in marriage to Karlette Nelson on February 18, 1956 in Shenandoah, Iowa. They farmed all of their married life in the Montgomery County and Page County area, moving to the Century Family Farm in 2000. Farming and animals were a huge passion for Donovan. He loved horses and rode one to school every day and church on Sundays. He rode in the Labor Day Parade in Essex up until year before last and rode for many years tending to his cattle. While in school Donovan was involved in 4-H and attended the National Club Congress in Chicago. His love for 4-H continued his whole life, being a leader for many years, helping many children with their animals, and still making sure he had 4-H lambs. Donovan participated in the Iowa State Marching Band and was on the Iowa State Roller Skate Dance Team. Donovan was a longtime Farm Bureau member where he served as a director. He received many awards over the years including the Outstanding Young Farmer for Montgomery County and for his soil conservation efforts. He was also quite talented, playing piano for Southwest Iowa Chorus for many years, accompanying Karlette when she sang, and playing for Sunday School at First Covenant Church where he was a longtime member. He was also Superintendent of the Sunday School and served as Chairman of the Star Crusaders. Donnie's last days were spent doing what he loved, working the land and raising his livestock on the Hultman home farm. Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include his wife: Karlette Hultman of Red Oak, IA; son: Bret Hultman and wife Danis of Red Oak, IA; daughter: Kenda Caskey and husband Troy of Lee's Summit, MO; grandchildren: Connor Hultman of Ames, IA; Kelen Caskey of Norman, OK; Easton Hultman of Red Oak, IA; and Tristen Caskey of Lee's Summit, MO; his beloved dog: Annie; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Fremont Lutheran Church at Nyman, Iowa. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Nyman, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held from 4-6 PM Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak. Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation:
Date: 3/3/2019 Time: 4-6 PM Comments: Family will be present during visitation. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 3/4/2019 Time: 10:30 AM Comments: Fremont Lutheran Church 1147 Ironwood Ave. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 3/4/2019 Time: Following services Comments: Mt. Hope Cemetery at Nyman, Iowa 1147 Ironwood Ave. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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