Rev. Dr. Robert DeForest Hurlbut

Age 71. Passed away Feb. 6, 2011. Surrounded by his family, from a courageous battle with multiple health issues. Renaissance Man, proud Texan, Cowboy, Veteran, Lutheran Pastor, Pastoral Counselor, proud, stubborn, loving to the end. Survived by loving wife, Suzan (Stone) Hurlbut; adored children, Amy Lushine, Sarah Barber and Scott Trezevant Hurlbut; grandchildren, Paul, Faith and Gracie Lushine; brother, James C. (Toni) Hurlbut; nephew, Matt Hurlbut; niece, Jane Huebner; cousins, Dottie (Robert) Geisler, Clint (Cheryl) Denman, and many friends. Preceded in death by infant daughter, Jennifer and parents, James and Reita. Through Bob's mother he was descended from a French family, the Deforests, who came to the Manhattan Island in 1623 with the first charter from the Dutch West Indies Company. His maternal grandmother's family, the Trezevants, arrived in his country in 1685 and eventually came to Dallas, TX after the Civil War. Bob graduated from Texas Tech University, Luther Seminary and Andover Newton Seminary. Bob wore many hats in his 71 years. Coming to his Christian faith in his teens as a Young Life wrangler in Colorado, he was also an Army Officer stationed at the Pentagon, Young Life Director in Mexico City, Aide to Senator Ralph Yarborough, (Texas), Lutheran Pastor with parishes in Abilene and Austin, Texas and on St. Paul Synod Staff. He was also a Pastoral Counselor and Marriage and Family Counselor for many years. He was past president of AAMFT in the Upper Midwest. In January of 2010 he received the Faithfulness in Ministry Award from Luther Seminary. Bob had a love and interest in many things, sailing, photography, gadgets, geology, history, family history, theology. Bob's faith gave him courage, hope, adventure, risk and humor that lasted to the end. Most of all he was thankful for his marriage of 42 years to his wife Suzan and for his children of which he is so proud. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM in the HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL FUNERAL HOME 515 Hwy 96 W., at Mackubin, Shoreview and at the church on Thursday from 2-3 PM. Funeral Service Thursday, 3:00 PM at PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2561 N. Victoria Ave., at Co. Rd. C., Roseville. Memorials preferred to Lyngblomsten Care Center for who we are so grateful for their loving care or Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

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Rev. Dr. Robert DeForest Hurlbut

December 14, 1939 - February 6, 2011

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Rev. Dr. Robert DeForest Hurlbut

December 14, 1939 - February 6, 2011

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