Ronald Hulce

Ronald U. Hulce, 75, of Norway, passed away on Monday, Dec 12, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family after a brave 11 year battle with cancer. Ron was born on June 3, 1936, in Kingsford, son of the late Fred and Mae Hulce. He graduated from Vulcan High School in 1954 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Ron married Nancy Dabb the love of his life, on Dec. 11, 1954, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Kingsford. He worked for Ron Bergstrom, his good friend, before starting Ron Hulce and Son Inc. which he worked for 30 plus years. He built houses for many residents of Dickinson County and his workmanship and woodworking skills were respected by all that knew him. Ron attended and served on the board at Immanuel Baptist for 50 plus years. The last few years, he attended First Baptist Church of Norway, where he was part of the "family of God." He loved the Lord and spent many hours reading his Bible and teaching others. Ron was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting whitetail deer, elk and other game with his family and friends. His camp was always open to those that wanted to bring their family to hunt. He loved to garden and was proud of the fruit and vegetables that he raised and provided to family and friends. He spent many years playing fast pitch softball in both the church league and the city league. He and his family operated a commercial sugar bush, making maple syrup for many years in the Waucedah area. The last few years, Ron enjoyed serving on the board of directors of the Northwoods Chapter of Safari Club International. He was always willing to donate his time to help others and made family his number one priority. Ron is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy; his children, Dave (Wendy) Hulce of DePere, Wis., Dan Hulce (Joyce Oleksy) of Waucedah, Dale Hulce of Kaukauna, Wis., Dean (Linda) Hulce of Vulcan, Daryl Hulce of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Matt Harms of Norway; brothers, Frank, Lyle and Wayne; sisters, June Hirte, Pauline King, Wanda Hulce, and Lois Anne Giuliani; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Becky Harms; one brother, Dave; and one sister, Alice Simonetti Ron's desire was that his life and his death would point others to his Lord, Jesus Christ. Through the last 10 years, he shared with many people of his desire to leave this earth and be in heaven. However, he was willing to face the cancer that he dealt with if it brought glory to God. His life wasn't always perfect but he always tried to do his best for his family and more importantly, to share Christ with others around him. His favorite Bible verse was; Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to HIS purpose. Ron said that if "one person came to know the Lord because of this battle, it was worth the fight," Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home and on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the First Covenant Church in Norway. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the church. Rev. Thomas Blomberg will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences to the family of Ron Hulce may be expressed online at ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Ronald Hulce

December 12, 1936 - December 12, 2011