Ray Dean Hallauer 1944-2022
Ray Dean Hallauer, 78 of Holton passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Holton Community Hospital. He was born Jan. 3, 1944, in Seneca, the son of Frederic Wesley and Dorathea L. (Eulert) Hallauer.
He graduated from Whiting High School in 1962 and attended Clarks Business School in Topeka for drafting in 1965. Ray also served in the United States Army National Guard from 1963-1968.
On Nov. 27, 1966, Ray was united in marriage to Marilyn “Sue” Martin in Meriden. They shared more than 55 years of marriage. To this union they shared two sons, Brian and Troy.
In Ray’s early years, he worked as a painter at Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka. In 1982, he purchased Cattrell Oil Company, which became Hallauer Oil Company. Ray and his wife, Sue, owned and operated Hallauer Oil along with their sons for more than 24 years. They sold the company in 2006. Ray continued working at the Jackson County Road and Bridge Department for more than 15 years. Ray also enjoyed raising cattle and farming.
Ray was a member and Head Elder for more than 35 years at the Trinity Lutheran Church. He was treasurer for Muddy Creek Cemetery Board and he was also on the board of Tank Management Services in Topeka.
Survivors include his devoted and loving wife, Sue, of the home; two sons, Brian Hallauer (Dana) of Topeka and Troy Hallauer (Dawn) of Holton; three sisters, Caryn Sheets (Larry) of Dover, Judy Hamilton of Topeka and Lucille Washburn of Millstadt, Ill.; two brothers, his twin brother, Roy Hallauer (Kay) of Holton and Eric Hallauer (Becky) of Holton; two grandchildren, Gracelyn and Benett; four step-grandchildren and four great-step-grandchildren.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Joan Martin.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Holton. Burial with military honors will follow at Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service. Ray will lie in state from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, and Friday, Feb. 4, at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Hallauer Grandchildren Educational Fund c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
