Hunter Marine Corp. Founder Warren Luhrs Passed Away at 69
October 3, 2013
Hunter Marine Corp. founder Warren Luhrs has died after suffering an unexpected heart attack September 18. He was 69 years old.
Hunter Marine Corp. founder Warren Luhrs has died after suffering an unexpected heart attack September 18. He was 69 years old.
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