Wisner-Pilger Star Palmer dies unexpectedly Friday

Wisner-Pilger Star Palmer dies unexpectedly Friday
May 8th, 2023 | Jeff Axtell and Chad Moyer

Wisner-Pilger Senior Hunter Palmer died unexpectedly at track practice on Friday.

Palmer was running the 200 meter when he collapsed.

CPR was performed and Palmer was taken to Franciscan Healthcare in West Point, where he was pronounced dead.

Funeral services for Hunter will be on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Wisner City Auditorium. Private family interment will be in the Wisner Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Wisner City Auditorium. The family encourages everyone to wear Wisner-Pilger attire or bright colored clothing to the service. Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The Wisner-Pilger crisis response team had the school open on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until noon.

School officials say parents should check in with their children during this difficult time.

Grief is very complicated and can affect each child differently. Contact the school if your children need any additional assistance.

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