Huebert, Lester (1928-1945)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1945 Oct 11 p. 5

Birth date: 1928 Jan 7

text of obituary:

AUTO ACCIDENT FATAL TO 17 YEAR OLD YOUTH AT HENDERSON, NEBR.

Henderson, Nebr., October 8. — A fatal accident caused the death of Lester Huebert, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. h. Huebert here lat week. The tragedy happened on October 3, on the north end of Main street. Lester died in the York General hospital, shortly after 12 o'clock noon the next day.

Four other boys were injured seriously when the car in which they were driving swerved into the ditch and struck a telephone pole at about 10 o'clock P. M. One of the boys suffered a fractured hip, another a lacerated elbow. These two and Lester were brought to the hospital the same night. The other two boys required no hospitalization.

Lester was born near Henderson on January 7, 1928. Surviving are his parents, three brothers, all at home, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. j. Huebert.

All the boys were students at Henderson high school, where Lester was a member of the senior class. the date of the funeral services has not yet been announced.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1945 Oct 18 p. 3