Henry "Hank" Loyd Studer

Henry “Hank” Loyd Studer of Hermiston was born July 29, 1945 in Grant, Oklahoma the son of Semyon and Alcie Studer. He passed away at his home on Saturday March 14, 2026 with his family by his side at the age of 80.

Hank moved to Arvin, California as a child where he attended school. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty Hood on June 3, 1966 in Arvin, CA. Hank and Betty lived in Lovington, NM and Vale, OR before moving to Hermiston in 1980. He has resided in Hermiston for the past forty-six years.

Hank worked as a truck driver throughout his working career which spanned over fifty years. He drove over two million miles without an accident. He retired from driving trucks around 2010.

Hank enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating and playing pool. He loved spending time with his family and family was a very important part of his life. He also enjoyed being a gate attendant at Lepage Park for several years. He was a longtime member of the Hermiston Elks Lodge and had served in several positions in the organization.

He is survived by his sons, Dale Studer and Kenny Studer & Holly; daughter, Debbie and husband John Smith; eight grandchildren, Dylan, Zachary, Danielle, Sierra, Chance, Grace, Kole and Teagan; seven great grandchildren, Maysen,, Hayden, Hollis, Maverick, Maddox, Kashlynn and Kasey; brother, Charles Studer; brother-in-law, Gary Hood; and several extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years Betty on June 23, 2025; parents, Semyon and Alcie Studer; sister, Virginia; sister-in-law, Linda; grandson, John Ryan Smith.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday April 18, 2026 at the Burns Mortuary Chapel (685 W Hermiston Avenue Hermiston, Oregon). Burial will follow in the Hermiston Cemetery.

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