Earl "Blue" Ray Bluemel

Earl Ray Bluemel September 7, 1944 - May 1, 2025

Earl Ray Bluemel, 80 of Richwood Texas passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on May 1, 2025.  Earl was born to Nellie Mae and Rudolf Herman Bluemel on September 7, 1944.  Earl, known to his friends as Blue, served in the United States Army as a medic starting in 1963, was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1966.  Blue was an active member of the local American Legion.  Blue was survived by his wife of 46 years Dorothy; his daughter Amber Rae Hoskins (Brian); his Granddaughters Hannah Rae Krenek, Kaitlyn Denise Krenek; his great granddaughter Alani Rae Krenek; grandsons Julian Hoskins, Connor Hoskins; his brother Joe Bluemel(Phyllis) with numerous nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly and not to forget his side kick and favorite dog, Bentley.  Blue was loved by all those who knew him but had a few great friends in his life, Kelly Scott, Gary Barnett and Harvey Scott. Blue was preceded in death by his parents Rudolf Herman Bluebell, Nellie Mae Bluemel; Brothers, Bill(William) Bluemel, Shorty (James) Bluemel, Barney Bluemel; Best friend Gary Jones. Blue was known to be one of the kindest, sweetest souls with patience unbound. A celebration of Earl (Blue) Ray Bluemel’s life will be Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00am at New Beginnings Church, 400 Dixie Drive Lake Jackson, Texas.