
Willie Hurst
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Robert William Hurst, 62, of Defiance, Ohio died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1959 in Napoleon, Ohio to Raymond and Dorothy (Shibler) Hurst.
Willie was a 1978 graduate of Tinora High School and began working at Meineke Sales and Service. He currently worked for Meyer Equipment in Ridgeville Corners and this year would have been his 40th. He was also a lifelong farmer and enjoyed fixing and re-engineering his farm equipment.
Willie was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church, STE 6 and 66 and was a former church Trustee.
Willie was an honorary member of the High Tech Red Neck Tractor Pulling Team. He has been a tractor pulling enthusiast for years and never missed local and national events.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy; siblings; Marsha (Lynn) Bostelman, Steve (Sue) Hurst, and Carl (Pam) Hurst; sisters-in-law, Becky and Susan Hurst; 16 nieces and nephews; and 30 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond and brothers, Roger and Mike.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church, ST RTE 6 & 66. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church Love Fund or a charity of donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made online at www.rodenbergergray.com.
