William R. Hulse's Obituary
William (Bill) Rhine Hulse was the first child of William and Marilyn Hulse born in 1957. Bill was raised in St. Petersburg, Florida playing sports all throughout his youth including years of football with the Azalea Bulldogs and varsity basketball, baseball and football at the Christian School where he graduated from in 1975. Bill was recruited to John Brown University to play baseball with full athletic scholarship. Once, Bill graduated from University in 1979 he went on to teach and coach in Hudson, Florida. Bill then joined the family business as manager at the Hulse Sporting Goods. Bill then met his loving wife of almost 30 years whom he married in 1985. Bill and Jodi then moved to Bradenton in 1986 to start their life together. Bill supported the family as a sales representative in the janitorial industry, developing relationships of which most evolved into friendship.
Bill is survived by his wife Joanna L. Hulse, their 5 loving dogs, his sister Holly Brokaw her husband Kenny and their two children.
Our celebration of life to commemorate Bill will be held February 9th from 2:00PM to 4:30PM at River Strand Golf & Country Club, which is located at 7155 Grand Estuary Trail
Bradenton, FL 34212.
In lieu of flowers and to honor Bill’s passion for animals, please make donations to
Bishop Animal Shelter
SPCA of Manatee County
5718 21st Ave.
West Bradenton, FL 34209
941 792-2863
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