McMinnville resident and Flatonia, Texas native Norbert Leo Huvar, 88, was born Jan. 3, 1926 and died May 3 at River Park Hospital.A retired lab technician with Schlumberger Well Services and United States Navy veteran of World War II, he was the son of the late Willie J. and Emma Wasek Huvar. He was married to Elizabeth Comer Huvar, who preceded him in death March 9, 2007. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, W.J. Huvar and step-son, David Ballew.