Richard John Hult

Richard Hult Obituary

World War II Veteran Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, Richard John Hult (Dick), age 86, of White Bear Lake, was called to his heavenly home. Dick was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 14, 1925 to Stanley and Myrtle Hult, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Phyllis; sons Gary (Theresa) Hult, and Bryan (Barbara) Hult; daughter Connie (Jim) Higgins; grandchildren Katy (Matt) Hazard, Matt Higgins, Lauryn Zinke, Nick Hult, Sally Zinke, Ari Higgins, Skyler Hult, and Riley Higgins; great-grand-children Sarah and Emma Hazard; siblings Donald (Bette) Hult, Mary Jean (Glen) Montzka, Robert (Marlys) Hult, and William (Jane) Hult, as well as many other relatives and friends. Dick was raised in St. Paul, spending his summers sailing on Clear Lake and Forest Lake. He graduated from Johnson High School and he served in the Navy during World War II. He worked at several retail stores on Payne Avenue before joining 3M in 1952. During his career within the 3M Purchasing Department, he managed raw material purchases from vendors across the U.S. Dick was a very dedicated and conscientious 3M employee throughout his 30-year career. He was highly respected for the integrity and ethics to which he upheld himself in his industry relationships. Dick was a wonderfully gentle, loving man who now rests peacefully with our Lord. He touched the lives of everyone he met and for that we are forever changed. He is deeply missed. Visitation to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. at First Covenant Church, 1280 Arcade St., St. Paul. Memorials preferred to First Covenant Church.

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Published by Pioneer Press from Jan. 22 to Jan. 29, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Hult

8 Entries

February 7, 2012

Dear Phyllis,

Our sincere sympathy to you and your family with Dick's passing. We have been out of town and just learned of this sad time for you. We have many fond memories of our times with you and Dick at 3M.

Daryl and Nancy

Gary Buck

January 30, 2012

Dear Phyllis. My sincere sympathies to you and your family. Having worked with Dick for 25 of his 30 years will always stay with me, as will you for the events we shared. I am sorry I cannot attend the memorial service as I am a Florida resident for 6+ months.

Susie Meads

January 29, 2012

Dear Connie,Bryan-
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your Father. I am also sorry that I am out of town and will not be able to celebrate your Fathers life with you on the fourth. I hope your very happy memories carry you through the sad times.

Warmest regards and hugs-
Susie Palm Meads

Phyllis Biedermann

January 27, 2012

Phyllis and family: So very sorry for your loss.
I knew Dick and you as customers at Engberg-Schaber Agency on Payne Ave. Occasionally saw you at a theatre over the years. Dick was a kind and gentle man who will be missed by many. God Bless you as He welcomes Dick into His kingdom.

January 25, 2012

To the family of Dick Hult
My friendshhip with Dick dates to our time at 3M. Dick was purchasing agent for the materials used in the supplies manufactured for photocopiers. That coping division is where I worked as a manufacturing engineering manager. Dick was an employee of the highest integrity-he earned the respect of vendor and 3m alike. He was most helpful-when a material crisis arose we could count on Dick to help with the solution-always available, always helpful. He kept calm when others did not.
In addition to his personal attributes he was a great dresser-always neat, always fashionable. I know I copied a few of his pace setting fashion statements.
There aren't many with whom I worked at 3M remembered 20+ years after retirement-Dick is one. He will be missed.
In sympathy-Gerry Briggs

January 22, 2012

Aunt Phyllis, we are so sorry to hear of Uncle Dick's passing. We will keep you, Gary, Bryan, and Connie, in our prayers during this time of sorrow. We won't be able to be there for the memorial but we will be thinking of all of you. Love you, Alan & Kathie

Fred Banholzer

January 22, 2012

Phyllis and family, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I knew Dick from my years in 3M Purchasing, the early and fun years. I had the priviledge to meet Phyllis at Clarebridge of North Oaks, where my father resides and meet his son and daughter while visiting my father. Dick was a good man.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred (Mick) Banholzer, 3M Purchasing retiree

January 22, 2012

Phyllis,
Sorry to hear of Dick's death. I remember him as a good neighbor on Orchard Lane.
Carol (Weavers) Knowles

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