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Cecil Lewis “George” Hunt

Birth	:	28 Jun 1929 Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	20 Jun 2018 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1497002, -102.9569016
Description	:	Cecil was born to Cecil Delbert & Jennie Berenice (Stahl) Hunt. They moved to Colton, NE, where they lived until he was 10, then they moved to Sunol, NE, where he attended and graduated from Sunol High School in 1946. He worked for various farmers and the Union Pacific Railroad until 1949 when he went to work for Marathon Oil Company until 1963, first oil rigs in Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado and then in the Huntsman Gas Plant in Sidney. During this time he was drafted into the United States Army, going to basic training at Camp Chaffee,... Read More	Cecil was born to Cecil Delbert & Jennie Berenice (Stahl) Hunt. They moved to Colton, NE, where they lived until he was 10, then they moved to Sunol, NE, where he attended and graduated from Sunol High School in 1946. He worked for various farmers and the Union Pacific Railroad until 1949 when he went to work for Marathon Oil Company until 1963, first oil rigs in Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado and then in the Huntsman Gas Plant in Sidney. During this time he was drafted into the United States Army, going to basic training at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, as a private, serving in the Second Infantry Division in Korea on the front lines from 1952 to 1954. He received an Honorable Discharge from Fort Riley Kansas, as a SFC. Cecil was awarded the Bronze Start and seven major battle stars. He was a life time member of the Elks Lodge, American Legion and VFW. On April 14-1960, Cecil married Ann Cain. They owned and operated the Conoco Bulk Plants in Sidney and Lodgepole between 1963 and 1964. In 1959, George started a side business repairing outboard motors and selling a boat, motor and trailer now and then, in a small building and later purchased the old railroad depot and moved it behind it to enlarge his work area. He attended Scott-Atwater Outboard Motors School in Minneapolis, MN, the first of many marine mechanic schools he would attend. This would lead the family in buy, operating a major marina/resort with a star, motel, trailer park, café, gas dock, boat rentals and liquor store. The last being a fight with the State Capitol to sell liquor inside the park. They operated the marina until 1971 when they sold it. He would go on to own and operate many business until retirement. Preceded by: Parents: Cecil & Jeanie Brothers: Ron (Mary Lou), Don (Shirley) Sister: Glenda (Rollie) Roberts Parents in law: Jake & Aleen Cain Survived by: Wife: Ann Many Nieces and Nephews Gehrig-Stitt Chapel June 2018

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Where is Cecil Lewis “George” Hunt's memorial?
Cecil Lewis “George” Hunt's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA.
When did Cecil Lewis “George” Hunt death?
Cecil Lewis “George” Hunt death on 20 Jun 2018 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Cecil Lewis “George” Hunt's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1497002
Longitude: -102.9569016

Family Members:

Parent

Cecil D. Hunt

(1903 - 1963)

Jennie Berenice Stahl Hunt

(1909 - 1991)

Siblings

Ronald L. Hunt

(1933 - 1982)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1497002, -102.9569016

2. Boot Hill Cemetery
Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1491000, -102.9727000

3. Barrow Pit Cemetery
Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1485275, -102.9208933

4. Grand Prairie Cemetery
Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1060982, -102.9719009

5. Trinity Lutheran South Divide Cemetery
Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0316500, -102.9076500

6. Gurley Cemetery
Gurley, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3014000, -102.9733000

7. Barber Cemetery
Logan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9944000, -102.8735000

8. Salem Cemetery
Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3081017, -103.0410995

9. Czech Slovensky Cemetery
Sunol, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0642014, -102.7431030

10. Swankee Cemetery
Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0628014, -102.7241974

11. Union Valley Cemetery
Gurley, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3513985, -102.9156036

12. Peetz Cemetery
Peetz, Logan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9707985, -103.1157990

13. Gillham Rim Ranch Cemetery
Peetz, Logan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9392150, -103.1148290

14. Pioneer Cemetery
Lodgepole, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1534000, -102.6337000

15. Weyerts Cemetery
Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3226700, -102.7242355

16. Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery
Gurley, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3154000, -103.2045000

17. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Sunol, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2952000, -102.6865000

18. Pleasantview Cemetery
Lodgepole, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2080994, -102.6299973

19. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Dalton, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4028015, -102.9630966

20. Dalton Cemetery
Dalton, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4030991, -102.9649963

21. Lynch Cemetery
Logan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9103012, -102.7716980

22. Potter Community Cemetery
Potter, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2085991, -103.3189011

23. Smyrna Cemetery
Potter, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3078000, -103.2785000

24. Sanders Cemetery
Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4085999, -103.2157974