Raymond Douglas “Dugan” Price: 1923 – 2009
Raymond Douglas “Dugan” Price, 86, a resident of rural Huntertown, died at 3:30 p. m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at his residence in Eel River Township following an extended illness, and surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Price was born on August 21, 1923 in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Walter E. and Mary Ellen [Poinsette] Price, and served with the U. S. Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. His marriage took place in Avilla on October 11, 1947 to Martha Garman.
The couple spent most of their married lives in the Huntertown-area where he was the owner and operator of Price’s Dairy for 24 years. He retired in 1987 as a truck driver for Teamster’s Local after 19 years.
He was a member of the Huntertown United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of Avilla American Legion Post 240, and was also a member of the Huntertown Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 11314.
The surviving relatives include his wife Martha, to whom he was married for over 61 years; seven children Sarah [Kenny] Ehinger of Rome City, Rachel [David] Lash of Avilla, John [Debra] Price of Valley View, Tx., Matthew [Barbara] Price of Huntertown, Elizabeth [Greg] Davis of Churubusco, Mitchell Price of Huntertown, and Barbara [Brad] Lomont of Leo; his sister Lorraine Warner of Huntertown; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Saturday, September 26, 2009, at the Huntertown United Methodist Church, 16021 Lima Road, with Pastor Greg Hiatt, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Friday from 1 to 4 and from 5 to 8 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service Saturday morning.
Interment with military graveside rites will be in Huntertown Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Huntertown United Methodist Church or to Avilla American Legion Post 240.
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September 24th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Aunt Martha and kids. Our prayers are with you. We will miss Uncle Doug. I know he has had a difficult time in the last few years.
We will see you all at the Funeral Home and Funeral, just wanted you to know — we are thinking of all of you.
If you need anything, give us a call.
Marsha & Jerry
September 24th, 2009 at 10:36 am
John and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Just remember no more pain, no more suffering and WOW, what a great place to go home to. Take care and god bless all of you.
Love,
Bill and Julie
September 24th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Aunt Martha and Family
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. Just know Uncle Doug is at Peace now, no more pain, no more suffering. Id like to think hes in Heaven dancing with Mom right now! Love you all!!!
Greg and Lori
September 24th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Barb & family,
We are so sorry to hear about you loss. Please know that our prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
God Bless you all,
Matt & Jenny Lauer & family
September 24th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Dear Family of “Dugan”,
I am so sorry to hear about Dugan’s passing. Please know you are in our prayers. I feel fortunate to have known “Colonel Sanders” during our short time together at dialysis. He will be missed!
I will be unable to attend his funeral service due to dialysis that morning, however I will do my best to be there sometime Friday.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:07 am
Aunt matha and family. I’m so sorry to heat that Uncle Doug passed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all, see you Friday, Julie
September 25th, 2009 at 8:29 am
WE ARE THINKING OF YOU. AND ALL OF YALL ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS..
September 25th, 2009 at 9:11 am
I did not really know Doug, but have got an idea of what a great man is was, by knowing his daughter Barb. My condolences to your family at Doug’s passing. May your crying be punctuated by laughter and smiles as you remember your family’s good times and the contributions that Doug made to create them. May the Lord bless your mourning as he glorifies the end to Doug’s suffering.
September 26th, 2009 at 11:37 am
I was reading the newpaper today, Saturday, September 26, and ran across a familiar name
from my past.
Sometimes it’s the little things that people
do that your remember.
I remember our milk being delivered at home,
probably by both Martha and Mr. Price.
I also remember him as my bus driver and know
what that he got us to and from school safely.
Just thought I would drop a note and let you
know my thoughts and condolences to your family.
I now live in the Angola area. I also now
buy raw milk from a local farmer and enjoy those
happy memories of fresh milk and butter delivered
to our home.
September 28th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Dear Martha and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. May you find so much comfort in all the wonderful memories and special times shared throughout the years.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Martha you were a great friend to pick me up on Saturdays for Speech meets. I feel sad for your loss, but I also want to say thank you so much for all you and Doug did for the school and community. You each made a difference in many lives!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Dear Liz and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your father’s death. We’re also sorry we couldn’t make it to the viewing. Your Dad was a very well loved man! I heard that half of Huntertown was there! He will be missed! You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
September 29th, 2009 at 1:57 am
Dear Martha and Family,
Jayne and I wish to extend our sympathy to you on the passing of Doug. Although it has been many years since I last saw either of you, I recall with fond memories my association with you both in my youth. Hearing that Doug has been suffering for some time, I’m sure everyone is relieved that he is no longer in pain. Nonetheless, the hurt of your loss is very real, and we share in your sorrow.
John and Jayne(Keener) Bockman