Patricia A. Hunter, of Fleetwood, age 72, passed away on Thursday, October 22nd in her residence. She was wife of the late Leon E. Hunter, Jr., who passed in 1993. She was born on April 27, 1943 in Pottstown, PA the daughter of the late Martin Peterka and Pauline Benak Peterka.
Pat was very active in the Berks County 4 H club where she was a former Treasurer of the Livestock Council and served as a Leader of the Sheep Club and Swine Club. For her many years of service to 4-H Pat received the Life Time Achievement Award.
Pat loved canning and received many Blue Ribbons at area fairs. "Baseball was her passion and the Phillies was the team, keeping meticulous records on each game".
Survived by her four children Valerie A. Hunter – Teetor wife of Travis Teetor of Tucson, AZ, Paula M. Hunter of Spring City, PA, Christine L. (Hunter) wife of Timothy Wilson of Royersford, PA. and Leon M. Hunter and partner Kimberly A. Jordan of Philadelphia. Also grandchildren Timothy H. Wilson and Coralee L. Wilson. Other survivors include two brothers Martin Peterka and Paul Peterka both of Boyertown.
A viewing will be Monday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Tuesday 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00am from the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood. Burial will be in Salem Shalter's Cemetery.
Gifts can be made in Pat's memory to the Berks County 4-H Office, 1238 County Welfare Road, Suite 110, Leesport, PA 19533