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Dec 16, 2020
Louis E. “Lou” Hunsinger Sr., 86, of Williamsport, died at home on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, surrounded by his loving family and friends after an extended illness. He was born June 23, 1934 in Williamsport, a son of the late Bruce H. and Helen (Hawk) Hunsinger. On May 26, 1956, he married Doris Nance, who survives.
Lou graduated from Williamsport High School, Class of 1952 and from the Williamsport Technical Institute in 1959 with a degree in business management. He was honored by Williamsport Area Community College as “Alumnus of the Year” in 1977.
He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 57 and the Civil Air Patrol from 1949 to 1980. He served as squadron commander of CAP Squadron 401 from 1966 to 1970, before being promoted to Group 40 Staff, and later as a member of the Pennsylvania Wing Staff. He retired with the rank of major. He was honored with Civil Air Patrol’s Meritorious Service Award in 1973 for his work duri ....

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