Donald G. Hubbard, Sr., 96, of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg.
Born February 17, 1926 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Frederick and Hulda (Hess) Hubbard.
Mr. Hubbard retired from Adams Electric in 1999 where he was a lineman for 53 years. He was in the U.S. Navy serving with the Seabees during WWII in the Pacific Theater and was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, the WWII victory medal and the Philippines Liberation medal with two stars. Mr. Hubbard was a member of Trinity UCC, Gettysburg and a life member of the VFW Post 15, Gettysburg. He loved Penn State football and was a season ticket holder for many years. Don loved traveling, mowing his lawn, going for drives and Saturday nights at Lincoln Speedway.
He is survived by his children, Michael J. Hubbard, Gettysburg, Donald G. Hubbard, Jr. and companion Melissa H. Redding, Gettysburg, Christina Swinn and husband Scott, Gettysburg and Sharon Hubbard and companion Gary Miller, Gettysburg; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Mr. Hubbard was preceded in death by his son Scott Hubbard, brothers, Frederick, Jr., Raymond, Robert and Clyde Hubbard and sisters, Lorene "Renie" Hubbard and Doris Werdebaugh.
A service to celebrate the life of Donald Hubbard, Sr. will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, March 3, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Frederick Young officiating. Burial with full military honors conducted by the Adams County Allied Veterans Honor Guard will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg.
Family Members
Parents
Fred Ivison Hubbard
1898–1933
Hulda Amanda Hess Hubbard
1891–1970
Spouse
Teresa Mae Nunemaker Hubbard
1927–2001
Siblings
Frederick I. Hubbard
1920–1989
Doris K. Hubbard Werdebaugh
1921–2009
Robert H Hubbard
1922–1984
Clyde Calvin Hubbard
1924–2006
Ray C. Hubbard
1927–2018
Lorene Belle "Renie" Hubbard
1929–2020
Children
Scott Allen Hubbard
1971–2013
