Raymond LaVern Huftalin was born August 19, 1937, in Rochelle, Illinois and he passed away on October 19, 2025, in Osage, Iowa at home.
A memorial service for Raymond Huftalin will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with Pastor Laurie Iudin-Nelson officiating.
Family and friends will gather just before the service at the church on Saturday and will have further fellowship with those in attendance after the service during a planned luncheon.
Raymond was the son of Frank and Helen (Hutcheson) Huftalin. He graduated from Rochelle High School, Rochelle, Illinois and attended University of Illinois. He farmed in Illinois and Iowa for many years.
Ray served in the Illinois Army National Guard as a young man. Ray was a reserve officer for the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department and the city of Osage. He was also Mitchell and Worth County Emergency Management Coordinator. He was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Ray served on the Osage School Board for 12 years. Ray married Marge (Cedarholm) on September 3, 1961, in Creston, Illinois.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harvey Huftalin; wife, Marge; and grandson, Drew Bellairs.
He is survived by children: Beth (Dave) Bellairs, Tim (Deneece) Huftalin, Jeff (Deb) Huftalin and Grant Huftalin; grandchildren: Jenny (Kyle) Winneker, Natalie Bellairs, Sam Bellairs, Max (Michelle) Huftalin, Eli Huftalin, Megan Huftalin, Ben (Ariana) Huftalin, Nathan Huftalin, Mitch (Sarah) Huftalin and Clint Huftalin; two great-granddaughters; brothers: Don (Saundra) Huftalin and John Huftalin; and sister, Mary Roberts.
In lieu of flowers monetary gifts can be given to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church or Mitchell County Seminary (senior meals).
Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, 1205 South Main Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616 is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall for the family at www.hauserfh.com
