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Richard Theodore "Ted" Hunter, 94, passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Altoona on Christmas morning, surrounded by his family. He was a son of the late Richard N. "Dick" and Bertha (Little) Hunter.
He was the oldest of six boys, preceded in death by four brothers: William "Bill" Hunter (Norma), Charles "Jack" Hunter (Nancy), Paul Hunter (Brenda) and Robert "Bob" Hunter (Doris). One brother, Donald "Don" (Lee) Hunter, survives.
Ted married Betty Abrams in Mount Union on April 24, 1952. She preceded him in death Nov. 12, 2020.
Surviving are his three daughters: Hollie Hunter of Tyrone, Shelley Anders (Sherman) of Water Street and Becky Foust (Jeff) of Dover. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Chad Hunter, Sheree Anders Browne, Kristen Anders Hotmire, Jeremy Anders and Kylie Foust; as well as seven great-grandchildren.
Ted retired from Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. after 42 years of service.
He was an avid hunter of deer and rabbits. Ted and his brothers built a hunting camp on 1500 acres by Petersburg. He had a couple of hunting beagles that weren't much help. Extended family spent many weekends having picnics, hiking and playing horseshoes. His brothers gave him the nickname "Dead Eye" because he couldn't hit anything, including the peg in horseshoes.
Ted enjoyed bowling and was in a league at Splinters with his brothers. He was an avid Penn State fan, but would frequently holler "put skirts on 'em" if they weren't performing to his standards. If Penn State wasn't playing and you asked him who he was rooting for, he would say "whoever's winning." During the summers, he took his family camping at Raystown, Prince Gallitzin, Shawnee and Watkins Glen, to name a few.
Ted was a dedicated follower of Jesus, a member and deacon of Grace Baptist Church in Tyrone, and later changed to Faith Bible Church in Bellwood with his brother, Bob. He loved singing in the choir. Ted sang with such enthusiasm, the choir told him he was making them off key and would maybe like being a soloist better. He loved being the highlight of singing solo and added a few comments before he sang. He even sang to the nurses and his doctor at the VA.
He was also proud to announce that he was a veteran, having served two years active duty and six years in the army reserve.
Ted was quite the entertainer and character. In fact, he was singled out at Walt Disney World during the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review Show.
After the passing of his late wife, he continued her love for shopping and decorating, his favorite stores being Hobby Lobby and "BosCos," otherwise known as Boscovs. Most recently, you would hear him asking "what can I buy?" He would also go out to eat several times a week with family and friends, Pam and Robin Dick. Of course, this had to be followed up with ice cream at The Meadows, no matter how full he said he was.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Pastor Ben Hoover of Port Matilda Baptist Church for his continued home visits and communion.
By request of the family, there will be no public viewing or service.
Arrangements are by Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone.
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