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Wilbur Owen Hawk

Wilbur Owen Hawk, 91, of Rimersburg, PA passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at Clarion Hospital.

He was born on December 18, 1922 in Hawkville, Madison Twp., Armstrong Co., PA, the son of Edgar Franklin and Viola Elvira (Shoup) Hawk.

Wilbur grew up in the Rimersburg area and attended Rimersburg Schools. Wanting to serve his country, he joined the US Army in December of 1945 and was a Tech 5 with 226 Signal Service Company stateside. Wilbur attended Baker Street Church of God since 1950 and enjoyed his years there. He also held lifelong memberships at both the Rimersburg Rod and Gun Club and American Legion Post 7132.

A true handyman, his favorite activities included being outside on the farm and sawing in his workshop. He also enjoyed tinkering around the house. Knowing the value of education, Wilbur proudly earned his GED at age 60. Spending time with his family was important to him and he always made sure they knew how much he loved them.

His legacy will be remembered by his sons, Keith Owen Hawk, of Tidal, Paul Edgar Hawk and wife, Sherry, of New Bethlehem, and Rex Alan Hawk and wife, Vicki, of Rimersburg; daughters, Gwendolyn Jean Mortimer, of St. Petersburg, FL, and Carol Ann Tobias-Woodel and husband, James, of Brookville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nephew, George Hawk, of Clearfield; and nieces, Linda Hawk, of Rimersburg, and Joyce Leard, of Kittanning.

Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Martha Elizabeth Hawk, whom he married June 17, 1945 and who died August 9, 2011; son, Brice Hawk; brother, George Hawk; and daughters-in-law, Alice Hawk and Dianne Hawk.

Relatives and friends will be received from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 758 Main Street, Rimersburg.

Additional visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Thursday, December 18, 2014, at the funeral home, with the Rev. John A. Milliron officiating. Military honors will be presented by American Legion Honor Guard Post 454 and VFW Post 7132.

Burial will be in Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg, PA.

Contributions can be made in Wilbur's honor to the Baker Street Church of God, PO Box 399, Rimersburg, PA 16248.

Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

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