+ SCHUL, Marlo Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married HILTS, Donna M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/22/2008
Raymond K. Schul, of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, passed away on December 5, 2008, at the age of 89. He was born on June 22, 1919 to August Schul and Flora Lauer. Raymond served in the Army during WWII and was stationed in Australia. After the service, he worked for many years as maintenance worker for Hooker Chemical Corp., and retired in 1979. He was also the proprietor of the Fairlane Motel, 9050 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, for 30 years. After retirement he moved to Tavares, FL and together with his wife, Ruth, enjoyed many years there. Raymond was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Ruth Alice (Townsend) Schul; two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his children, Susan (Schul) Pillow of Tavares, FL, Robert Schul of Pembroke Pines, FL, Richard Schul of Tucson, AZ and Christie (Schul) Michaelides of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Also survived by two sisters; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Raymond was a member of the Union Congregation Church in Tavares, FL, where funeral services were held on December 10, 2008. Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.

Raymond married TOWNSEND, Ruth Alice on 21 Jun 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of TOWNSEND, Clarence Morris and WILLIAMS, Martha) was born on 14 Aug 1922 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Mar 2001 in Waterman Hospital, Eustis, Lake County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/20/1945

RECENTLY WED—Private First Class and Mrs. Raymond K.
Schul, whose marriage took place at the Church of. Christ. Mrs.
Schul was formerly Miss Ruth Townsend, daughter of Mr. Clarence
Townsend, of the Town of Niagara. Private First Class Schul is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Schul, also of the Town of Niagara,
and has recently been discharged from the armed forces.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 6/29/1945

Schul-Townsend
The marriage of Miss Ruth Townsend,
daughter of Mr. Clarence
Townsend, of the Town of Niagara,
and Private First Class Raymond
K. SchuL son of Mr. and Mrs.
August Schul. also of. the Town of
Niagara, took place recently in the
Church of Christ, with the Rev.
William F Saye officiating.
The bride, who entered the
church on the arm of her father.
was lovely in » street-length dress
of aqua with matching accessories,
and corsage of gardenias.
Mrs. Earl Armagost, who was her
matron of honor, wore a
rose, street-length dress with white
accessories' and gardenia corsage.
The bridegroom'was attended, by
his brother, Mr. Gordon SchuL
After the ceremony a reception
for.the Immediate families was held,
at the Samovar...
After a short trip Private Schul
will return to Fort Dix to await
further assignment. Mrs. Schul is
residing with her sister.

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Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Donald Hilts, 90, of the Town of Niagara, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 24, 2011 in Our Lady of Peace Residence, following a brief stay.

He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 5, 1920, a son of the late Midgley and Lottie (Shook) Hilts. He attended Niagara Falls schools. Don served in the U.S. Army during WW II as Technician Third Grade with the 523rd Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company. He was honorably discharged January 26, 1946 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.

Don worked for Niagara Welding for 20 years and retired from General Motors, Tonawanda Plant in 1986.

Previously attended Riverside Presbyterian Church, he was very active with the LaSalle Sportman’s Club and served as its President for four terms. An avid outdoorsman, he also belonged to the Conservation Department and enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Town of Niagara Environmental Commission for 29 years and served 24 of those years as chairman. Don was honored Donald E. Hilts Day in the Town of Niagara. He enjoyed woodworking and making crafts, selling them at the Ole Sanborn Days. He also had a strong affection for animals, especially his dachshunds.

Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn “Lyn” (late Earl) Anderson of the Town of Niagara; his brother, Elmer Hilts (late Betty) of Niagara Falls; grandchildren, Marlo (Schul) Lee of Niagara Falls, Cheri Ellwood (Jeff) of Maryland, Their Santos (Rodigo) of South America and James Anderson of Maryland; great-grandchildren, Clayton Anderson, Jarod Anderson, Ethan Ellwood and Bobbie and Brandon Lee. He was predeceased by his wife, Pearl E. (Bell) Hilts; his daughter, Donna M. Horner and siblings, Loren and Robert Hilts.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-5 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM, with the Rev. Jeff Ellwood officiating. The interment will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Assembly of God Church/Children of Ecuador, 9750 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com.

Donald married BELL, Pearl Emerald on 3 Jan 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Pearl (daughter of BELL, John H and Dorothy J) was born on 27 Aug 1922 in New York; died on 4 Jun 2002 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/12/1941

Mr. and Mrs. John Bell, of Seventy-
third street, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Pearl
Emerald, to Mr. Donald Hilts, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Midgley Hilts, of
Ninety-fourth street.

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Niagara Gazette

The marriage of Miss Pearl E
Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Bell, to Mr. Donald E. Hilts,
was quietly solemnized Saturday,
January 3, at the Epiphany Episco-
pal church, with the Rev. D. H.
Weeks officiating.
The bride wore an aquamarine
dress, street-length, trimmed with
gold squins and a shouldertlp veil
of aqua with gold sequlns. Her corsage
was a yellow orchid.
Miss Marion Bell sister of the
bride, was bridesmaid and wore a
gold street-length dress, with a
shoulder veil of gold with, gold se-
quins. Her corsage was of roses and
sweet peas.
Mr. Elmer Hilts was best man.
The mother of the bride wore a
blue crepe dress with black accessories.
Her corsage was of gardenias.
The mother of the bridegroom
wore a blue crepe dress with brown
accessories. Her corsage was of rosebuds
and sweet peas.
After the ceremony, a breakfast
was served for the bridal party and
the parents at Louis' restaurant.
A reception was held at the home
of the bride's parents during the
afternoon. a buffet luncheon was
served, with a three-tier wedding
cake as centerpiece.
After a short trip, Mr. and Mrs.
Hilts will reside at 3506 Ontario
avenue.