Ray Hanel Jr.

Ray Hanel, Jr., 69, of Great Falls, Mont., peacefully passed away at Peace Hospice on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Cremation has been entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 16, at 1 p.m., at Hill County Cemetery in Havre. A BBQ for family and friends will be held the following day.

He was born in Glasgow, Mont., to Ray and Evelyn Hanel. He entered the military and served his country in Vietnam. He retired from the government and went on to receive a certificate to teach.

Survivors include two brothers, Gary, of Beaverton, Ore., and Garlyn, of Pendleton, Ore.; one sister, Darla Whitehead, of Truckee, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Joan; three nephews, Dean, Wade and Travis; and one niece, Tracy.