Donald William Hulla
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Donald William Hulla, 84, went to be with the Lord on March 1st, 2021. Born on July 15, 1936, in St.Louis, Missouri, son of William Benedict and Mary Helen Hulla. Don served in the Army and worked a number of years for the Pullman Company and Terminal Railroad. He later started his own building business. He built homes in St.Louis and met his late wife Kay when working on her parent’s home. Don and Kay were married on June 29, 1968 and their daughter Suzy was born on April 18, 1972. Don, Kay, Suzy, and step-sons Mike and Dave moved to the lake in 1973. Don’s beloved wife Kay passed away on December 10th, 1983.
Don built beautiful homes at the lake, rarely contracting any of the labor. He poured his own foundations, framed, plumbed, wired, painted, trimmed, tiled, etc. He worked hard, taking only the occasional coffee break with Kinser, his faithful dog of 17 years that accompanied him to work most days. In 2016 he moved to the Kansas City area to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren. Don was a devoted father and Gramps. He loved his grandsons Camron and Jordan dearly, and beamed with pride when he spoke of them. Don enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and watching the birds and squirrels outside his window. He was also known to love a big bucket of KFC (he famously called it Kentucky Kernel) and most recently became a fan of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Don is survived by daughter Suzy Haas, son-in-law Troy Haas, grandsons Camron and Jordan Haas, step-son Mike Martin, sister Bert Cochran Haas, nephew Chris Cochran, niece Shannon Olsson, first cousin Rita Frierdich, and many other dear cousins and friends. In addition to his wife Kay, Don was preceded in death by his parents, step-son Dave Martin, and sisters, Joan and Roslyn Hulla.
A private service will be held at St. Mark’s Catholic Church on Saturday, March 13th at 11am. Don gave regularly to St. Jude’s and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A memory donation to one of these organizations is suggested in lieu of flowers: St Jude’s and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Sorry for you loss!
I have such good memories of your dad while we were teenagers. I’m sorry for your loss.
Our hearts are sad, Don was such a Sweet man, with his sidekick Kinser, we really enjoyed our visits at the lake!
So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed!?
I have many wonderful memories of our lives as kids. Don loved to tease his little sisters. Love always,
Suzy, so sorry for loss of your father. Sending love and prayers for you snd family.
Marsha and I are sadden by the passing of Don. We solved a lot of issues sitting at breakfast on a Sunday morning after church. Don loved his family and always kept us informed on what his grand children were accomplishing. We will miss him dearly but his legacy will live on. RIP
My dear friend, know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers to help guide you through this very sad time. I hope warm memories of times spent together can bring a smile to your face very soon. He was a very kindhearted, generous man that will be dearly missed. Hugs and much love to you!!
This is such a beautiful tribute to your daddy! I know you are so proud of him as he is of you!! Much love and hugs coming your way!
Jordan, Suzy, Troy & Camron – I am so sorry for your loss. I am saying prayers for you as you mourn. I am sure he is joyful to be reunited with his wife – your Grandma & Mom. I am with you in spirit as you celebrate his life and share memories. Know that there are many who would join you to celebrate his life if possible.
Your tribute is lovely. A hard working man who loved family is the greatest legacy a father leaves his children.
Your dad was so kind and thoughtful. He always had a smile on his face, never met a stranger. He will be missed and I am praying for comfort for his family may angels minister to you ????
Praying for you! A beautiful tribute to your dad. We wish you well, cross our hearts, send our love ?
Very sorry to hear about Don. I remember riding around in Harry’s van after breakfast one morning, and driving by one of the subdivisions Don built later. And his vision of what he could do with some of the worst looking ground in my opinion(shows what I know), He got so excited and said to us, Doesn’t that ground lay nice! He later built that subdivision. He was always proud of his family. He will be missed.