Terry Ray Huff

RANDOLPH – Inurnment graveside service for Terry Ray Huff, 76, of Lincoln formerly of Randolph, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Randolph City Cemetery, rural Randolph. PMA Richard “Dick” Bloomquist will be officiating the service. Military rites will be conducted by the V.F.W. Alvin Kessler Post #5545, American Legion Post #113, and the United States Army Honors Guard. Terry passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at his residence in Lincoln. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Randolph is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial service for Terry Ray Huff, was be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Randolph. PMA Richard “Dick” Bloomquist officiated the service. Visitation was held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, prior to the service. Terry was born on September 6, 1947 in Randolph, Nebraska to Kenneth and Verna (Kraemaer) Huff Jr. He was raised on a farm near Randolph and was active in the Saddle Club growing up. Terry attended country school at District #45, Randolph to the 8th grade and graduated from Randolph High School in 1965. Terry served in the United States Army from September 14, 1966 to October 22, 1970. He served in Vietnam and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for heroism in action against enemy forces in Vietnam. Specialist Huff was inside a bunker when an intense enemy artillery barrage landed all around him. One round severely wounded a soldier in a nearby defensive position, nearly severing his arm. The wounded soldier got up and ran toward Terry’s bunker but collapsed just before reaching it. Terry dashed from his bunker and pulled the soldier to cover. Seconds later a round hit and ignited several vehicles just a few meters from where the wounded soldier had been. Showing professional coolness and innovation, he removed his shirt and tee-shirt, tore the shirts in strips and began bandaging the soldier’s wounds. Later, when search and clear patrols were needed, he immediately volunteered to provide further assistance. After Terry’s honorable discharge he lived in Lincoln and worked construction until he retired. Terry enjoyed his cats especially “Huffy”, tending to his flowers and garden, going to Thursday morning breakfasts at Hy-Vee in Lincoln, spending time with his family, and his guns. Survivors include his brother John (Lila) Huff of Randolph, nephews Jason (Kay) Huff of Fremont, Christopher (Tammy) Huff of Yankton, Cody (Jodi) Huff of Citra, FL, Kyle (Casi) Huff of Wayne, nieces Marla (Brad) Huwaldt of Osmond, Molly (Jeff) Hartman of Randolph, and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Jr. and Verna, and great nephews Bryan Huff and Brandon Nelson. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Terry Ray Huff

September 6, 1947 - January 24, 2024