He was born on December 12, 1949, in Springfield, the son of the late Herbert and Irene Marie (Otto) Hunt. He married Marilyn Holmes on June 4, 1985 in Springfield and she survives.
Mr. Hunt retired as a maintenance manager/carpenter for the Springfield Park District. Prior to that he was a self-employed contractor.
Besides his wife Marilyn, he is survived by 2 children Barbara Hunt and Herbert W. Hunt, both of Springfield; 2 step-children, Rafael (wife Heather) Hernandez of Michigan, and Jason (fiancé Leigh Ann) Hernandez of Riverton, IL; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his brother Alan Hunt of Springfield.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield where visitation will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. A graveside funeral service will then be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 11 am at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield.
Memorials may be made to the A.P.L. (Animal Protective Leage), 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62703.
Please see the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.