Wilbur "Elmer" Bunn

Wilbur "Elmer" Bunn, Jr. left this world with loving family by his side on December 12, 2025. He was born to Wilbur Emerson Bunn, Sr. and Nancy Ethel Brown Bunn on January 24, 1928, in Bear Creek, Montana. He attended grade school in Clark, Wyoming and attended high school at Belfry, Montana. Elmer was awarded his diploma in 2002 from Cody High School and was very proud of this accomplished and acknowledgment all those years later. He enlisted in the Army on November 17, 1950. He came home for his grandfather's funeral and married the love of his life Barbara Lowe Bunn on February 27, 1951. He was honorably discharged from the Army in November 1952. During his service, he served in the 83rd Engineer Division during the Korean War, spending a year overseas in France. While he didn't talk or brag about his time in the Army, this was a huge accomplishment that he was very proud of. After coming home, he went to work in the oil field in Clark along with owning and running the ranch he shared with Barbara and their three children. He worked for several owners over the years in the oil patch until he was transferred to Thermopolis where he retired after an accident. After retirement, their fun times with many adventures began. He really enjoyed his hobbies like welding figurines out of horseshoes such as horses, carriages, turtles and so many more. He was beyond talented with turning some metal "junk" into beautiful masterpieces. He had the best sense of humor when it came to creating art from random objects. Elmer and Barbara enjoyed traveling and seeing the world. They were able to travel to France where he was stationed along with Alaska and Hawaii. They spent many wonderful and memorable years being snowbirds in Arizona for the winter months for 25 years. While there, they spent countless hours exploring and riding their 4-wheeler and challenging many trails along the way. The summer before he passed, he had a wish to see the wild horses in the McCullough Peaks just to be able to get in that side by side for one more adventure. Elmer and Barbara shared so many laughs and love in their almost 75 years of marriage. They never passed up a night to go dancing or playing spoons; even well into his 90's he loved to dance with his beloved wife. He loved calling out at square dances and will always be remembered for his ability to Polka, something he attempted to teach his grandkids but no one was ever able to live up to his dancing skills. Along their long journey together, they made many friends and created so many memories they will forever cherish. Elmer was also known for his ability to be a walking history book. Every single one of his grandkids took home some kind of history and he was always challenging them on different historical dates. He was always very involved in his community. He served on the Cody and Belfry American Legion and was honored for serving 70 years. He also served for 20 years on the school board for Clark and Sunlight. He was the chairman for the construction of the new Clark School. He was on the Clark Recreation Board and heavily involved with the Clark Jubilee Days. He really loved bringing people together for a fun time. Most of all his cherished time with his family. His grandkids loved him for the candy and cookies he would stuff in their pockets, the stories he would share, but most importantly for just being him. He always had a smile on his face and loved being able to chat with each of them. He loved his animals whether it be a good horse or a good dog by his side. Elmer is survived by his wife of almost 75 years Barbara, son Gary (Carol) Bunn, two daughters Noreen (Dan) Schoonover and Karen (Curt) Bales. Six grandkids Heather, Clay (Sarah), Sean (Toni), Kira, Travis (Shana) and Tracy. Fourteen Great Grandkids and Seven Great Great grandkids with one Bunn in the oven.

Services will be held Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00PM at Bennett Creek Baptist Church, 11 Road 8 WC, Clark, Wyoming. Burial to follow at Clark Cemetery.