Isaac Neal Hubenthal, 26, passed away on the 21st day of June, 2021, in his hometown of Laramie, Wyoming. He was born on September 26, 1994, to Philip and Cheryl (Crone) Hubenthal.
Isaac attended homeschool through high school and graduated in 2013. He earned his Eagle Scout badge in 2013; and was a member of Civil Air Patrol, during which he attended National Blue Beret, and Pararescue Orientation Course (PJOC). Isaac participated in the US Naval Academy Summer session, but in 2013 chose to join the Army National Guard. After completing Basic training and AIT a Ft Leonard Wood, MO, he was a member of the 133rd Engineer Company in Laramie. He attended both Warrant Officer Career School and Aviation School at Ft. Rucker, AL, where he graduated as a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot in 2019. He took great pride in being a member of the ANG A/2-149th Aviation Unit in Cheyenne. He began working for Mountain West Farm Bureau as a claims adjuster in 2020. Never one to turn down extra projects, he was simultaneously working on duty assignments for the Guard, training toward rank promotion, and pursing a university degree in Computer Engineering. Isaac achieved the rank of WO2, serving a total of 8 years in the Wyoming Army National Guard.
Isaac was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Through the years, he enjoyed metal working, die casting, woodwork, long bow, riding his motorcycle, caring for his blue tegu- Valgard, genealogy, taekwando, parkour, and more recently took up snowboarding. Ever outgoing, no-one was a stranger; Isaac was fiercely devoted and loyal to his family and friends. He relished good conversation, and deep discussions on a variety of topics. He had a great sense of humor, and was known for his quick witty come-backs, love of puns, and a few bad jokes. He also participated in
Cerar Clan, a local chapter of the Mandalorian Mercs Star Wars costuming club; and
Acraein, an online gaming group. He loved being a pilot more than anything in the world- he always said he was “livin’ the dream”.
Isaac is survived by his parents, Philip and Cheryl Hubenthal; his sisters Ruth (Maksim) Kunakhovich, of Kansas City, KS; Ellen (Jason) Uttmark, of Casper, WY; nieces- Quinn, Caroline; nephews- Niko, Deniz, Vito, Leo, Jay; his grandmother Ann Crone of CO, and many other relatives. Isaac was preceded in death by his sister Abigail (Charles) Sidener, and niece Eva Kunakhovich.
A memorial service will be held at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home, 2133 Rainbow Avenue, Laramie, WY, at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 2, 2021. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery, 455 N 15th Street. After the gravesite ceremony, a light luncheon will be offered at Living Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4835 Fort Sanders Road. Maps and directions will be included in the service bulletin.
In lieu of flowers the family requests you please consider memorial donations to one of the following organizations:
Condolences may be left on Isaac’s online guest book at
https://www.forevermissed.com/isaac-neal-hubenthalA guest book will also be available at the memorial service.