----Source: Greenwood Library Scrapbook Collection; TRIBUNE-RECORD-GLEANER 2/13/1991

HALE W. HUNT

Hale W. Hunt, 94, formerly of Greenwood, Clark County, died at his home in La Crosse, Thursday, Feb. 7, 1991. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 9, 1991, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, La Crosse. Rev. William McBride officiated.

Hale W. Hunt was born April 5, 1896, in Greenwood, to Henry W. and Mary (nee Joscelyn) Hunt. He married Freda Roecker Dec. 26, 1925, in West Bend. He served in the 127th Infantry, 32nd Division during WW I. He was a member and past commander of American Legion Post 52, member of VFW Post 1530 and served on the Draft Board during WW II. After graduating from Marquette University, he practiced dentistry in La Crosse for 54 years. He was a past president of the La Crosse Dental Society, a member of the Board of Health for many years and was also a member of the Salvation Army Board. He had been a semi-pro baseball player in the Wisconsin State League (Fond du Lac).

Survivors include his wife a daughter, Mary (Mrs. Bud) Thompson, Chilton; four grandchildren three great-grandchildren a sister-in-law, Thecla Roecker, La Crosse; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers.

Sletten McKee Hanson Funeral Home handled the arrangements.