HURST, Wendell Paul 1940-2014
HURST, PETERSON, WOOD, MYERS, CADWELL
Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 6/5/2014 at 03:28:51
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Wendell Paul Hurst, age 73 formerly of New Hampton, died with family at his side on March 7, 2014, at the Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall, Minn, from complications of diabetes and dementia.
A visitation celebrating the life of Wendell Hurst will be held Sunday, April 27, 2014 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Memorials will be directed to the Dollars for Scholars fund in New Hampton.
Wendell Paul Hurst was born on October 2, 1940 in Tyler, Minn. to Paul Francis and Violet (Peterson) Hurst of Russell, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at First United Presbyterian Church in Russell, and later graduated from Russell High School. He earned a BA from Mankato State College, and a Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
On June 9, 1962 Wendell married his high school sweetheart Karen Wood, also of Russell, at the First United Presbyterian Church in Russell. The couple moved to Clear Lake, where Wendell worked as an English teacher and guidance counselor for six years.
In 1969 he was offered a job as a guidance counselor at New Hampton High School, where he worked closely with countless students for the next 32 years. Wendell was proud of the community and the school system in which he worked; he loved his job. He was committed to his professional role as an advocate for students, and was truly happy for their accomplishments, whether they be in academics, sports, or any other pursuits that were meaningful to students. He retired from NHHS in 2002, and in 2010 he and Karen moved to Marshall, Minn., due to difficulties with his health.
Wendell was a member of the First United Methodist Church in New Hampton. He spent many evenings for nearly 40 years enjoying NHHS athletics and other student activities. He loved to travel; he and Karen toured Europe and North America while his health permitted. He was an avid reader for most of his life. Above all, Wendell enjoyed telling and listening to stories with friends and family, and his gentle sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Wendell is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen of Marshall, Minn; two sons, Anthony (Lisa) of Marshall, Minn. and Greg (Kristen) of Russell, Minn; three grandchildren, Mitchell, Levi, and Lydia; also many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Nyla Myers of Arlington, Minn, and Shirley and her husband Calvin Cadwell of Russell, Minn.
Source: New Hampton Tribune, Monday, April 21, 2014
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#2:Obituary for Wendell Paul Hurst--
October 2, 1940 - March 7, 2014
Wendell Paul Hurst, age 73 formerly of New Hampton, died with family at his side on March 7, 2014, at the Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall, Minnesota, from complications of diabetes and dementia.
A visitation celebrating the life of Wendell Hurst will be held Sunday, April 27th from 2 to 5 pm at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton.
Wendell Paul Hurst was born on October 2, 1940 in Tyler, Minnesota, to Paul Francis and Violet (Peterson) Hurst of Russell, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at First United Presbyterian Church in Russell, and later graduated from Russell High School. He earned a BA from Mankato State College, and a Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
On June 9, 1962 Wendell married his high school sweetheart Karen Wood, also of Russell, at the First United Presbyterian Church in Russell. The couple moved to Clear Lake, Iowa, where Wendell worked as an English teacher and guidance counselor for six years.
In 1969 he was offered a job as a guidance counselor at New Hampton High School, where he worked closely with countless students for the next 32 years. Wendell was proud of the community and the school system in which he worked; he loved his job. He was committed to his professional role as an advocate for students, and was truly happy for their accomplishments, whether they be in academics, sports, or any other pursuits that were meaningful to students. He retired from NHHS in 2002, and in 2010 he and Karen moved to Marshall, Minnesota, due to difficulties with his health.
Wendell was a member of the First United Methodist Church in New Hampton. He spent many evenings for nearly 40 years enjoying NHHS athletics and other student activities. He loved to travel; he and Karen toured Europe and North America while his health permitted. He was an avid reader for most of his life. Above all, Wendell enjoyed telling and listening to stories with friends and family, and his gentle sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Wendell is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen of Marshall; two sons, Anthony (Lisa) of Marshall and Greg (Kristen) of Russell; three grandchildren, Mitchell, Levi, and Lydia; also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Nyla Myers of Arlington, Minnesota, and Shirley and her husband Calvin Cadwell of Russell, Minnesota.
Memorials will be directed to the Dollars for Scholars fund in New Hampton.
Source: Hugeback Funeral Home website
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