Hunter R. Webber

Hunter Robert Webber 29 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Hunter was born on May 20, 1997, to Fred Webber and Dawn Collins in Gaylord. He will be missed not only by his parents, but by his sister, Hailey Webber; his step-mom, Diane Webber; his step sister, Briana McDonald; his girlfriend, Katrina Klopf and her son, Julian; his best friend and bro, Michael the rescue cat. Hunter also leaves behind his aunts and uncles, Rob (Gina) DeForge, Julie (Steven) Craig; his grandpa, Fred C. Webber Sr.; grandmother, Bonnie Steffes; his cousins, Jamie Clay, Stephanie Maida, Kristen Craig, Kendall Craig, Landen (Heather) DeForge, and Lucas De Forge.

Hunter's childhood was full of activities similar to many other kids. He loved hunting for lizards and peepers, T-ball, soccer, baseball, hockey (a favorite passion for many years), basketball, riding bikes or a four wheeler, video games, and hanging with friends and family. His passion as an adult was fishing with his dad and his friends and watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune with either his girlfriend or entire family. He loved to challenge his mind and loved more when he was right! He enjoyed golfing, bowling, cool cars and truck driving. He also enjoyed equal time alone as he did with loved ones.

Hunter grew up a very polite, considerate, well-mannered man with a very kind and sensitive soul. As parents we constantly received compliments from retail workers, teachers, employers, friends, neighbors, etc... on his good manners. He would help anyone with anything they needed. When he was in the military overseas, he became aware of an old friend from Gaylord going hungry without a consistent food source. He sent us money and asked us to deliver food to this friend. He cared about people, even the ones he didn't know and even helped one change their brakes in a beach parking lot. He was just a very compassionate, considerate, gentle giant.

Hunter had the biggest heart, so much love to give, and though he didn't have children of his own, he treated his girlfriend's son as if he were his own. He loved showing him new things, teaching him, sharing his love for fishing, bowling, and gaming. As all children do, Julian looked up to Hunter, copied everything he did, and Hunter was more than happy to pass his knowledge.

However, during his military service overseas, mental health issues rose to the forefront. After inpatient treatment, Hunter declined offered therapies and felt he was strong enough to handle these issues on his own through strength, perseverance and focus. This worked well most of the time but the periods of darkness became more frequent. He hit the wall the morning he died. We mention this in his obituary that many will read as a way to continue shining a light on the mental health struggles of so many Americans, and particularly our Veterans. Even though we weren't successful in getting Hunter in treatment, if you know someone with similar struggles, please keep trying.

Though some struggles caused him to push people away, he reconnected with his family. Visiting his mother and sister, going out for lunches and having long talks at the beach, fishing with his father well into the night, talking over choppy water, and playing cards every Monday night, and planning a future with his girlfriend.

Hunter was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert DeForge Sr.; grandmother, Mary Lou Weber; and uncle Steven Webber.

With heavy hearts we say goodbye to a pure, kind soul. Thankful for the memories we have and the time we were blessed to have with him. We will miss his great warm bear hugs and his very essence. We'll see him on the other side.

In keeping with Hunter's wishes not to have a funeral, we have chosen instead to have a Celebration of Life. We would be honored to have you join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Irontone Springs (Frank Wilkinson Park) on Old 27 North in Gaylord. Lunch will follow prayers and sharing of stories of Hunter's adventures during his life. There are picnic tables to sit at but if you have chairs, you may want to bring those. The dress is very casual as that is who Hunter was. We look forward to sharing the wonderful life of this treasured man with everyone.

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