HULTZ, Dennie Burdell - b. July 12, 1923 - d. September 11, 2011

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Dennie Burdell Hultz, age 88, a resident of rural Longton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011 at his home.  He was born on July 12, 1923 in Cherryvale, Kansas, the son of Dennis Boone and Della (McGuire) Hultz.

During World Ward II, Dennie served in the United States Navy.  He was a member of the Community Christian Church in Independence, Kansas.  He was also a member of the VFW, American Legion, and I.M. and A.W.U. Union.  Dennie worked at Acme Foundry as a molder.  He also worked for Continental Can, Sherwood Construction, Haliburton, and County Maintenance.

He married Mary Nell Cameron, and to this union was born two sons and three daughters.  Mary preceded him in death in 1974.  He later married Marylin Britain, and she also preceded him in death.  On March 7, 2003, Dennie was united in marriage to Connie L. Coats Darbro in Longton, Kansas, and she survives at home.

He is also survived by two sons, Jack Hultz of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Ronnie Hultz of San Antonio, Texas; three daughters, Carolyn Felton of Nowata, Oklahoma, Debbie Belt of Independence, Kansas, and Cheri Shaw of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; two stepsons, Dana Darbro of Americus, Kansas and Justin Darbro of Coffeyville, Kansas; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren.  Dennie was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Glen and Ray; and four sisters, Marie, Hilda, Myrtle, and Leta.

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Community Christian Church in Independence, Kansas and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)