Harry Hunter

Bernie Hunter age 86, Siren, Wisconsin passed away December 20, 2013 with his loving wife, Donna and his children, Connie, Vickie, Joe, Jeff (Debbie) and Cindy by his side. He attended grade school in Coomer and graduated from High school in Siren. Bernie grew up on the family farm in Coomer with his brothers Dan, Larry, Ray Dale and Jack. He was taught at 16 years of age by his father, to operate a grader. He was employed by Burnett County Highway Department where he worked for 40 years. He started as a grader operator until he was promoted to oil foreman, then to County Highway Superintendent. He retired in 1989. After retirement, he worked part time as a salesman for Monarch Paving for a couple of years. Bernie was a volunteer fireman for 25 years at Siren Fire Department. He met Donna Payson in Spooner, roller skating and was married in April, 1949. To this union 5 children born. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, playing cards, meeting his buddies almost every morning in Lewis and always read the paper from cover to cover. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Donna, his children Connie Schulz, Vickie Hunter, Joe Hunter, Jeff (Debbie) Hunter, Cindy Carlson, and his brother Jack (Pat) Hunter. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Becky Hunter (Coomer), Brothers, Dan Hunter (River Falls), Larry Hunter (Coomer), Ray Hunter (Grantsburg), Dale Hunter (Siren), son-in-law David Carlson (Frederic). Survived by Grandchildren, Kris (Rich) Brogaard of Weyauwega, Richard Sweitzer II of Waupaca, Tami Sweitzer of Appleton, Joel Hunter (Tiffany) of Danbury, Jessica Hunter (Bruce) of Siren, Jennifer Alcorn (Ethan) of Saco ME, Cassandra Carlson of St., Paul Minnesota,. Great Grandchildren Justin, Evanna, and Trevor Alcorn, Hunter and Issabella Brogaard, Annabelle and Gavin Smith, and Morgan Hunter. Also many nieces and nephews, other relatives and good friends. Visitation will be December 25, 2013 5-8pm at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Wisconsin. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 26, 2013 11:00am (visitation 10-11) at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren with Pastors Paul Peterson and Steve Ward officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Wisconsin . Online condolences can be made to www.swedberg-taylor.com.