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Ray Harold Truss

Birth	:	31 May 1908 Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	17 Jul 1974 Belleville, Republic County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Hokitika Municipal Cemetery, Hokitika, Westland District, New Zealand
Coordinate	:	-42.7102940, 170.9759800
Plot	:	Block 20, Lot 19, Grave 1
Description	:	Ray Harold Truss, eldest son of Lillie and Harry Truss, was born May 31, 1908 at Aurora, Nebr., and passed from this life in his home near Chester on July 17, 1974. He had reached the age of 66 years, one month and 16 days. On June 25, 1936 he was united in marriage with Frieda Throne and they began their life together on a farm at Giltner, Nebr. While living there, three daughters, Marilyn Jo, Lorna and Linda were born. In March of 1946 the family moved to the farm near Chester where they resided at the... Read More	Ray Harold Truss, eldest son of Lillie and Harry Truss, was born May 31, 1908 at Aurora, Nebr., and passed from this life in his home near Chester on July 17, 1974. He had reached the age of 66 years, one month and 16 days. On June 25, 1936 he was united in marriage with Frieda Throne and they began their life together on a farm at Giltner, Nebr. While living there, three daughters, Marilyn Jo, Lorna and Linda were born. In March of 1946 the family moved to the farm near Chester where they resided at the time of his death. After moving to the Chester community, a son, Delmer, was born. Ray's youth was spent in Hamilton County, Nebr., where he was graduated from the Aurora High School. He was a member of the Aurora Christian Church, transferred his membership to the Giltner Christian Church, and at the time of his passing, was an elder in the Chester Church of Christ. He was active not only in church life but also in community and Masonic work, having been a member of the Masons for 35 years. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Frieda; daughter, Marilyn Jo Miller and her four children, Mark, Dale, Judi and Kari of Fort Dodge, Ia.; daughter and son-in-law, Lorna and Tom Spoczynski and their three children, Roberta, Tommy and Lori of Chicago, Ill.; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Gary Mofson and their two children, Robin and Michael of Rowland Heights, Calif.; and son and daughter-in-law, Delmer and Diane Truss and their son Scott of Lincoln; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Lawrence Marsh of Doniphan; other distant relatives and a large host of friends. Services were held Sunday, July 21, at the Church of Christ at Chester with the Rev. Don E. Collison officiating. Mrs. Robert Dill of Belvidere was organist and accompanied the singers, Mrs. John Crouse and Mrs. Wilbert Crouse. The casket bearers were Charles Kuhlmann, Leonard Kuhlmann, Wilbert Crouse, Karis Kuhlmann, John Crouse and Edwin Hoops. Interment was in the Chester Cemetery, with graveside services conducted by Chester Lodge No. 298, A.F.& A.N. Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

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Ray Harold Truss's memorial is located at: Hokitika Municipal Cemetery, Hokitika, Westland District, New Zealand.
When did Ray Harold Truss death?
Ray Harold Truss death on 17 Jul 1974 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: -42.7102940
Longitude: 170.9759800

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Frieda May Throne Truss

(1910 - 1998)

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Ewing Alden Truss

(1896 - 1976)

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