Herbert O. Hunt

1928 - 2021

Herbert O. Hunt obituary, 1928-2021, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1928

DIED

2021

Herbert Hunt Obituary


January 2, 1928
October 14, 2021



Herb Hunt passed away peacefully at home with his daughter Pam and best friend and son-in-law Rob holding his hands. He was 93. Herb was born at home on a cotton farm in Jones, Louisiana to Bennie B. and Minnie (Foster) Hunt. In 1946, at age 18, Herb enlisted in the Army. He served his country honorably for 20 years with overseas tours that included Germany, Korea and Greenland. Herb retired from Fort Carson in July 1966.

It was on his first tour in Munich, Germany that he met the love of his life Josephine "Trixie" Wittmann. They were married on May 17, 1952, sharing 65 years together before his beloved Trixie passed away. Herb always liked to joke that he got to marry the same lady two times in one day, in a German civil ceremony and then by the military Chaplain. Together during his military career they shared many travels and adventures and discovered their love of square dance. A favorite memory was square dancing at the World's Fair in Brussels, Belgium in 1958, where they met past President Herbert Hoover. Eight days after military retirement Herb entered Kincade Barber College in Denver and then spent the next 42 years as the owner of Herb's Barber Shop in downtown Colorado Springs. He enjoyed every day of those years having fun, laughing and sharing jokes with the people who he considered friends not patrons. He loved his work and was always proud to introduce himself to the very end as "Herb the Barber." He retired in 2008 at the age of 81.

Herb was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church since 1966, El Paso Lodge #13, Al Kaly Shrine Club, a life member of Scottish Rite of Free Masonry (32nd degree), and longtime member of Al Kaly bowlers. He teased that he never bowled 300.

Surviving him are his son Mark (Andrea) Hunt, daughter Pamela (Robert) Hartman, grandchildren Sarah (Allen) Tutton, Brian (Caitlin) Hartman, Benjamin and Megan Hunt, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Trixie, four brothers B.M., James, Benton, & Bevin Hunt, and two sisters Exa-Lee Smith and Myra Hunt.

One of his friends said it best, "The mantra of the modern world is that everyone can be replaced. How false that is. Herb Hunt can never be replaced. But the memories of his soft voice, friendly demeanor and million dollar smile will live forever in the hearts and minds of his family and legions of friends and customers." Herb would love for everyone to have a dip of ice cream and a glass of Pepsi in his honor, leaving you with this thought, "A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work." He loved you all.

Memorial Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church 846 E. Pikes Peak Ave on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 1pm. Private burial at Pikes Peak National Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Herb may be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children (donate.lovetotherescue.org) or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Published by The Gazette from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22, 2021.
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I miss Herb. Regularly committing "herbicide" (getting your hair cut at Herb´s) is a great memory for those of us who worked downtown.

John Suthers

Friend

October 14, 2023

One year ago today heaven received another angel. Herb I know you´re dancing with your true love Trixie. May the two of you know how much you are loved and thought of every day, we truly miss you both

Brenda Hartman

October 14, 2022

We were out of town and so sorry to hear of Herb's passing. Both Herb and Trixie are a treasured part of my youth. They were kind and generous neighbors and friends. Herb shared his interest in coin collecting with me throughout my childhood. Trixie baked cherry rolls that live on in my memory even today! All of my Middleton family members thank the Hunts for a shared past. We will keep you in our prayers.
-----Melani Tutt, Bob and Keeta Middleton, Misti Johnston

Melani Tutt

Friend

October 30, 2021

"Herb the Barber" was a downtown institution. His shop on Colorado was the place to be to find out what was happening in Colorado Springs. . It wasn't unusual to have Mayor Isaac in his chair, and the DA and a couple of prominent bankers and businessmen waiting in chairs. Herb was soft spoken with southern charm and you were certain what was spoken at Herb's stayed at Herb's. He was one of a kind and will be long remembered and sorely missed.

John Suthers

October 25, 2021

Our Love and Prayers are with you! Herb was such a wonderful man, full of life - a constant smile & a warm hello. Your stories, laugh and friendship will be missed & the fond memories of you~ forever in our hearts!!

Brenda C Hartman

October 25, 2021

We have such fond memories of fishing trips and breakfasts and chocolate chip cookies.
Herb, you will be missed but always remembered.

Roger and Lori Plank

Friend

October 24, 2021

Sorry for your loss

Lesley, Michael, Weston and Hailey Henry

Friend

October 20, 2021

The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Mr. Hunt's service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO

Steve Young

October 20, 2021

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