Our beloved patriarch, Walter Ray Hibler, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2023. He was 89 years old. His wife of 65 years was holding his hand. Walt was born on January 16, 1934 in Garden City, Kansas. He graduated from Buhler High School and enlisted in the Air Force where he proudly served for 21 years. He was a member of the 85th Bomber Squadron. He met his wife Dorothy in Nottingham, England and they married in 1957.
He is preceded in death by his brothers Eddie, and Richard as well as sister Shirley.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Lori and husband Mark Smith, son Michael and wife Lori, brothers Sonny, Frank and wife Nelda, sister Wanda and husband Bud, as well as 7 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Service will be held at Shannon Rufe Snow Drive Funeral Chapel at 2pm on July 8,2023. Celebration of Life will be held at the Hurst-Euless-Bedford American Legion Post 379 at 4pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shannonrufesnow.com for the Hibler family.
