Earl "Bill" Hunter, 96, of Lone Tree, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012, at Country View in North Liberty. Funeral services for Bill will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2012, at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery with full military rites provided by the Lone Tree American Legion Post 457. Following the committal, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the Lone Tree Community Building. Visitation for Bill will be held on Sunday, September 30, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Country View in North Liberty or American Cancer Society in memory of Bill. Online condolences for Bill's family may be sent to www.lewisfuneralhomes.com.
Earl William Hunter was born September 4, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Earl and Charlotte J. (Bushmeyer) Hunter. On September 1, 1951, Bill was united in marriage to Miriam Wiese in Aledo, Illinois. Bill was a salesman for Iowa City Plumber's Supply from 1951 - 1983. He was a member of Lone Tree American Legion Post 457 and the V.F.W. in Decorah. Bill enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, hunting, going to the casino, playing cards and drinking scotch. He was also an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.
Bill will be deeply missed by his children; Karl L. Hunter of Albany, Illinois, Linda S. Brenneman and her husband, Larry of Ocoee, Florida, David L. Hunter and his wife, Connie of Pocatello, Idaho, Charlotte A. Robbins of Miami, Florida, and William R. Hunter of Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Miriam, one son, Daniel R. Hunter; and three sisters.
