Donald Hunter

Donald Dean Hunter, 87, formerly of Emington, passed away at Wellington Manor in Newport, TN on December 31, 2025. He was born March 11, 1938, the son of Raymond and Mildred Hunter. He married Marjorie Young, who preceded him in death on July 14, 1993.

He is survived by two daughters, Jody (Ron) Kuntz of Hoopeston and Jacqueline (Alan) Harms of Del Rio, TN; three grandchildren, Matthew (Alicia) and Kerrie Kuntz, and Greggory Harms; and four great grandchildren, Graysha and Azalea Kuntz; and Landon and Walker Harms. He is also survived by three brothers, Kenneth Hunter, Frank (Nola) Hunter, and James (Sharon) Hunter; three sisters Wanda Plotner, Juanita (Ronald) Philpot, and Irene Baker; a brother-in-law, Terry Willis, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, Donald is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Walter Hunter; a sister, Wilma Willis; and a sister-in-law, Caroline Hunter.

Donald attended school in Deland. He worked as a supervisor at Caterpillar in Pontiac for more than 20 years until his retirement in 1999. Previously, he had worked at Trainer Grain in Saunemin and at LP Gas for Standard Oil in Saunemin. He served his country in the U.S. Army serving stateside for the military police. He was a member of the Emington United Church of Christ, the Pontiac Moose Club, and the Saunemin American Legion. He also enjoyed gardening and playing cards.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 9th at 11 a.m. at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Emington.

Memorial contributions may be made to VFW in Dwight or Folds of Honor.