Richard R. Hultquist, age 79 of Hastings, died Friday December 14, 2007 at Laurels of Battle Creek. He was born December 20, 1927 in Walthill Nebraska, the son of Raymond and Nellie (Underwood) Hultquist. Richard married Shirley Wilder July 2, 1960 and she preceded him in death in 2004. His employment included, Wolveran Sewer, Hilcrest Orchards, McGraw & Edison Spray Painting, Starr Commonwealth Home for Boys, and his own electrical repair shop. Richard enjoyed farming, and all kinds of animals especially horses , he also enjoyed fishing, cutting wood and being in the outdoors, traveling and camping. Richard is survived by his children, Debra Bennett of Hastings, Betty Hultquist of Hastings, Daniel Hultquist of Hastings, and Richard R. Hultquist ,grandchildren, Amanda (Eric) Brinks, Molly Aspinall, Christopher Kemker, Mike Kemker, his brothers & Sisters, Burt (Dot) Hultquist, Jennett (Millan)Duga, Lahnaya (Jim) Holstrum , Neleatta (Jerry)Curie, Joe (Kay) Hultquist, Mike (Sue) Hultquist, Visitation will be held one wednesday hour prior to service time. Funeral services will be held Wednesday December 19, 2007 at 12:00 noon at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating, burial will be at Dowling Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).