10/26/2009 - Wilbur Lee (Pat) Hunter

Wilbur Lee “Pat” Hunter, 92, died at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, after a battle with cancer on October 23, 2009.  Graveside services with military honors will be Monday, October 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Hay Springs Cemetery.  A memorial has been established for the Hay Springs American Legion Honor Guard.  Memorials may be sent in care of Chamberlain-Drabbels Mortuary, PO Box 443, Hay Springs, NE  69347.

He was born April 18, 1917 to Lee and Effie (Richardson) Hunter at the home place north of Hay Springs.  Pat attended school #18 in the Hunter District and then graduated from Hay Springs High School.  He married Clarabel Brownell on August 10, 1938 in Hot Springs, SD.  He loved and worked with horses and mules most of his life.  He worked as a plumber for many years.  Pat served in the Army during WWII.  He was a member of the American Legion. 

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, wife Clarabel, one brother Bernard Hunter, one sister Madge Belknap, and one great-granddaughter Jennifer Long.

Survivors include son Wendell (Lennie Jo) Hunter of Hay Springs, daughter Sally (Keith) Nollette of Alliance, grandchildren Vince (Donna) Hunter of Mitchell, NE; Curtis Hunter of Hay Springs, Jim (Susan) Nollette of Alliance, Sean (Misty) Nollette of Alliance, Abbie (Ted) Gasseling of Alliance, Michele (Mike) Long of Hemingford, thirteen great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.  He is also survived by one brother Robert Hunter of Rushville.

Chamberlain-Drabbels Mortuary of Hay Springs is in charge of arrangements.