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Robert Leroy Hunter

Butler, Pennsylvania

Jul 23, 1941 – Jan 25, 2025

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BORN
July 23, 1941
DIED
January 25, 2025
LOCATION
Butler, Pennsylvania

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Robert ("Bob") Leroy Hunter was born on July 23, 1941, in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Homer John Hunter and Josephine Beatty Hunter. Bob attended Mercersburg Academy and Grove City College, where he developed a lifelong love of learning and forged enduring friendships. It was...

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Hi, Gail ... I was so sorry to read of Bob's passing in the Mercersburg magazine I just received. His friendship meant so much to me - his devotion to Mercersburg was so strong. Bob and I graduated high school in the same year. I remember especially, the dinner Bob enjoyed with his Mercersburg classmates on the occasion of their 50th reunion. They passed the hat for Mercersburg and collected what I thought was a more than respectable amount. Then Bob stood up and excoriated them for not...

Memories Over The Years- With Sympathy: Bob and I grew up together in the little town of Eau Claire, Pennsylvania. He was two years older than me. He lived up the street from us, The Sloan family. His mother, Josephine, was our Sunday school teacher for several years. His older sister, Donna Jean, an older brother Harry Joe were always busy working at the Hunter´s International Truck Garage. They also helped at the grandparents store, J.M. Beatty´s "your one stop store." During our Eau...

Memories Over The Years- With Sympathy: Bob and I grew up together in the little town of Eau Claire, Pennsylvania. He was two years older than me. He lived up the street from us, The Sloan family. His mother, Josephine, was our Sunday school teacher for several years. His older sister, Donna Jean, an older brother Harry Joe were always busy working at the Hunter´s International Truck Garage. They also helped at the grandparents store, J.M. Beatty´s "your one stop store." During our Eau...

Our condolences to the Hunter family. Bob Hunter was a great man and a wonderful mentor to me. His teachings have stayed with me throughout my career. It was my blessing to know Bob. Praying for comfort and peace for the Hunter family. Dale & Chris Yommer

Bob and Gail were such a part of my childhood. Many great memories of their kind compassion and serving God. No doubt he heard "well done good and faithful servant" upon his arrival. Hugs to your family.

My condolences to the Hunter family. Thank you Gail, Nancy and Joe for allowing me to know Bob. I pray you find peace in the many memories of him.

Our condolences to all of Bob's loved ones. May all of your loving memories provide comfort to you.

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I was truly saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He was not only a respected colleague but also a dedicated leader in the trucking industry. His professionalism, integrity, and friendship will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of working with him.