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Robert Neil Hunter 1914 - 1991

Robert Neil Hunter of Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida United States was born on January 26, 1914 in Auburn, Cayuga County, NY. He was married to Louise (Basel) Hunter circa 1938 in Skaneateles, Onondaga County, NY, and they were together until Robert's death on August 19, 1991 in Winter Haven, Polk County, FL. He had a child Neilia (Hunter) Biden. Robert Hunter was buried on August 25, 1991 at Fort Hill Cemetery 19 Fort St, in Auburn, Cayuga County, NY.

Robert Neil Hunter

Robert N. Hunter

Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida United States

January 26, 1914

Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, 13021, United States

August 19, 1991

Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, United States

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Introduction

Robert Neil Hunter's parents were William Charles Hunter (1879 - 1949), born in Ontario, Canada, and Christina McEachern (1880 - 1966), also born in Ontario. He had four siblings, Ruth Christina, William Charles, Gordon Graham, and Edward Emerson Hunter. Robert Hunter married Louise Basel Hunter (1915 - 1993) on April 30, 1938 in Moravia, New York and they had three children, Neilia, Michael, and John Hunter. Robert was the former father-in-law of President Joe Biden. President Biden's first wife was Neilia (Hunter) Biden. They married in 1965 but in 1972 she and their children were in an auto accident. She died, as did their 13-month-old daughter Naomi Christina "Amy". Their two sons survived the accident. He was also a restaurateur in Auburn, owning a restaurant described as an "old time" diner. The one diner expanded to include several restaurants and the management of food service at Cayuga Community College in Auburn. Robert served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II.
01/26

1914

Birthday

January 26, 1914

Birthdate

Auburn, Cayuga County, New York 13021, United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Robert was Caucasian of Canadian heritage. Both of his parents were born in Ontario, Canada.
Nationality & Locations

Robert was born and lived in Auburn, New York. Later in life, he live in Winter Haven, Florida, where he died at the age of 77. He is buried in Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.
Religious Beliefs

Robert was a former member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church.
Military Service

Robert was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Professional Career

Robert owned several restaurants in Auburn, New York. He also managed the food service at Cayuga Community College in Auburn.
Personal Life & Family

On his World War II draft card, Robert was described as being 5 feet 11 1/2 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. He had brown eyes, brown hair, and a "dark" complexion. Robert married and had two sons and one daughter. When he died, he had five grandchildren.
08/19

1991

Death

August 19, 1991

Death date

Cardiovascular disease

Cause of death

Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida United States
Death location

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08/25

1991

Gravesite & Burial

August 25, 1991

Funeral date
Fort Hill Cemetery 19 Fort St, in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York 13021, United States
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Robert Neil Hunter Jan 26, 1914 - Aug 19, 1991

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Louise (Basel) Hunter