He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Navy and was awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon, the United Nations Service Ribbon, the Korean Service Ribbon (two stars) and the Good Conduct Medal.
He attended schools in Bandera, Center Point, San Antonio and Houston.
One of his greatest joys was playing softball. He loved being on the field, competing with friends, and enjoying the camaraderie that came with the game. He was a founding member of the Senior Softball League in Kerrville, played ball into his 80's, and was inducted into the Senior Softball Hall of Fame.
He worked as a ranch foreman and lab tech for Dr. H.L. Risinger at the High Rafter Ranch for 40 years. He also worked for Dr. Brad Risinger for many years at Risinger Orthodontics.
Susan’s greatest joy was her granddaughters, and she was an incredible Mimi. She attended plays, tennis matches, volleyball games, hemmed dresses, babysat, played games that ended with her getting whipped cream in the face, threw snowballs, played dress up; she did everything a Mimi is supposed to do and more, and she always did it with a smile on her face and joy in her heart, no matter what the cost.
Susie, or Memo as family and close friends knew her, was a strong, fearless and hardworking woman. Serving as the matriarch of the family since the death of her husband in 1985, she strove to lift her people up and seek out knowledge, ideas, and experiences.
After a successful career as chef/owner of several restaurants in that city, the beautiful Hill Country beckoned and the family moved to Kerrville to open Hunter's Lodge restaurant in 1981.
Throughout his years in Kerrville, Paul worked at several different places, with his last place of employment being Woodbury Taxidermy in Ingram, Texas. He also spent time helping his father and brother shear sheep, something that became part of the many memories he shared with his family.
On January 23, 1968, he and other crewmembers of the USS Pueblo were taken captive by North Korea. They were held in internment camps outside of Pyongyang. He faced the threat of execution after his interrogation.
Susan was also an active volunteer in her community. She volunteered for 25 years at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospital in Gainesville.
