Leslie Hunt

Leslie Marcia (Webster) Hunt, 99, of Altoona, WI, and formerly of Berlin, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Prairie Pointe Assisted Living with family by her side. Leslie was born in St. Paul, MN, to L.C. and Doris (Cowern) Webster on March 27, 1927—the first of five children. She was raised in North St. Paul, MN, and graduated from North High School in 1945. As a teenager, Leslie often accompanied her grandfather on cross-country road trips, traveling far and wide by car across the United States. After high school, Leslie operated a comptometer for 3M in downtown St. Paul. She worked there until her marriage to Robert Otto Hunt on June 2, 1948. Bob and Leslie became parents to four children and lived in North St. Paul until 1963, when Bob was transferred for work to Wisconsin. They celebrated 29 1/2 years of marriage until Bob’s death in 1977. After years of being a homemaker, Leslie took a job at Diedrich Jewelers in downtown Berlin, where she established many lifelong friendships there and with others in the downtown business community. These ladies met for breakfast most mornings before work, and at least once a week for many years thereafter. Leslie was an industrious lady when it came to doing her part to provide for the family. She could sew anything she put her mind to, including curtains, slipcovers, quilts and clothing, always re-purposing fabric for something of need. She crocheted baby booties and blankets for all of her grandchildren, nieces and nephews and others she knew. Leslie enjoyed being a part of the Ladies Circle at St. Stanislaus and All Saints Parish. She worked at the local election polls for many years and volunteered at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was a master at crossword puzzles and was an avid reader, walking to the public library for her weekly selection of books for many years. Leslie enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She had a closet full of board games that the family eagerly pulled out and spread across her dining room table, turning it into the center of their friendly competition; from the youngest to the oldest, everyone looked forward to gathering there, especially during the holidays. Leslie lived in her home on Adams Avenue in Berlin for 54 years. In 2021, she moved to Eau Claire, WI, to be closer to her daughter Marcia, where she lived until her passing. She established many new friendships in this community. Leslie is survived by her four children: Robert (Sue) Hunt, Madison, WI; Ken (Nancy) Hunt, Lincoln, NE; Jerry Hunt, Berlin, WI; Marcia (Michael) Figlmiller, Chippewa Falls, WI. She was grandmother to: Chris Hunt, Greg (Angi) Hunt, Kyle (Tiffany) Hunt, Drew (Kodie) Ritchie, Brent (Alison) Ritchie, Kayla (Keith) Hunt, Jill (Kerry) Johnson, Julie (Mike) Sosinsky, Liz (Matt) Munsinger and Valerie (Joshua) Mason. And great-grandchildren: Lauren, Allison, Tristan, Tyler, Ashton, Ava, Owen, Finn, Addie, Hunter, Alex, Nathan, William, Margot, Nina, Grace, Lauren, Eddie and Nora. She is also survived by her sister, Meredith (William) Swendner and sister-in-law, Ann Webster. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her brothers, Mike Webster and Bill Webster; sister, Winifred Mason and sister-in-law Myra Webster. The family would like to thank the staff at Prairie Pointe Assisted Living in Altoona and also the staff at St. Croix Hospice, who provided Leslie with exceptional care in the last few years of her life. All of these individuals were like family and contributed to Leslie’s happiness in her final years. A memorial has been established.

Leslie Hunt

March 27, 1927 - April 17, 2026