Willard Hubert

Willard 'Bill' Earl Hubert was born August 31, 1929 in Highwater Township, Cottonwood County, the son of Emil and Nona (Moody) Hubert. Also known as 'Curly', he attended country school and graduated from Lamberton High School in 1948. Following graduation he worked for Interstate Power Company in South St. Paul and Lamberton before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1950 and serving in Korea. After his honorable discharge in 1952, Bill worked in the Cloquet and Silver Bay, MN area before going to work for Reserve Mining in 1957 as a railroad worker. He served as a lineman, fireman and engineer before retiring in 1986. Bill purchased his North Woods home on Birch Lake at Babbitt, MN where he enjoyed visiting with friends and family, writing hisown special, wonderful letters (another visit from Bill!), hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed watching and feeding the birds and quilting. Willard 'Bill' 'Curly' Hubert died Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at his home at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his brothers and sisters- Lawrence and wife Colleen Hubert of Lamberton, MN, Norma and husband Harold Miller of Hemet, CA, Marjorie and husband Bernett Nickel of Sanborn, MN, Carol and husband Darrell Werner of Lake George, MN,Janice and husband Rodney Gertner of Walnut Grove, MN, Dennis and wife Loretta Hubert of Anoka, MN, and Fredrick Hubert of Redwood Falls, MN; 11 nieces; and 12 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother- Dale. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him as he added a sparkle and warmth to any gathering.