Richard Eugene "Pete Hubbard" Hubbard

Richard Eugene "Pete" Hubbard, was born November 3, 1950 in Great Bend, Kansas to Harold Eugene and Patricia Louise (Chance) Hubbard. At an early age the family moved to Hill City, Kansas where he attended local schools. He graduated from Hill City High School with the class of 1969.

Following high school, he attended and graduated from Northwest Kansas Area Vocational-Technical School in Electricity-Electronics May 28th, 1971.

December 5, 1970, Pete was united in marriage to Linda Kathleen Maier at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Oakley, Kansas. The Lord Blessed this union with two children, Julee Lyn and Richard Eugene Jr. (Rick). They later divorced.

Following graduation from Vo-Tech, Pete worked for a local electrician until he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1972. During his time of service he worked as a maintenance technician on aircraft (including Air Force One). He received numerous medals and ribbons for his service and training. While serving, he was stationed in Illinois, Texas, Japan, Nebraska, and Nevada. He also traveled the world through temporary assignments. During his service in Nevada, he was injured in an automobile accident and was Honorably Discharged/Retired from the Air Force.

He returned to Hill City where he worked for Hill City Schools, Riverside Feeders, Norman Beecher, J Bar S and Kellie's (from which he retired). Pete was a member of the Hill City Elks and the VFW. He even served as the Exalted Ruler of the Elks Club.

Pete enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and Chiefs football. He developed a close friendship with the nurses and technicians during his ten years of dialysis treatments in Hays. He often told stories of his joking and sharing family stories with "his girls." They became like a second family to him.

Pete was a strong supporter of youth, and their activities but his greatest joy was being able to support his grandchildren and attend their sporting, musical and school events. You could find him sitting in bleachers, lawn chairs or auditorium seats or standing along a cross- country course with a smile on his face beaming with pride for his grandkids. He also looked forward to spending holidays with Julee and her family.

The morning of Friday, July 25, 2025, the risen and ascended Lord Jesus received unto himself the soul of Richard (Pete) Hubbard at the age of 74 years, 8 months, 22 days.

Pete was preceded in death by his father, Harold, August 25, 1970; his mother, Pat, February 25, 2004; his stepdad, Bob Stephen, July 24, 2006; his son, Rick, August 21, 2024; and his brother, Jim, October 21, 2024.

He is survived by his daughter Julee (Troy) Slater; four granddaughters: Ashten (Tanner) Staab, Kaylee Slater, Jayden (Dennis) Zoglmann; one grandson Stephen Slater; and his "special angel" - his great granddaughter, Mila Rae Staab. He is also survived by an uncle, Ron (Linda) Chance, and cousins Craig Chance and Krista Wilson, along with many friends that became like family to him.

Pete's mortal remains will rest in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery of Hill City, Kansas until the day of resurrection of all flesh.

Pete requested that memorials be made for the education funds of his great grandchildren.