HUNT, Richard Peter 1936-2008

WHITSON, HUNT, GRADY

Posted By: K. Kittleson (email)
Date: 8/11/2008 at 10:49:42

Richard P. “Dick” Hunt, 72 of 206 1st Ave. S.W., Rockford, Floyd County, Iowa, died on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at Mercy Hospital North Iowa.

Graveside interment services will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at Riverside Cemetery, in Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Judy Wooton of the First United Methodist Church, Rockford. Those wishing to share stories, condolences or thoughts may do so on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Richard Peter Hunt was born on May 30, 1936 in Charles City the son of Arthur W. and Myrtle “Whitson” Hunt Sr. He attended school in Charles City and then was employed in construction and assisted in building the Baptist Home. Later he worked for White Farm. He then was hired as a production worker with Salisbury Labs, which became Solvay and then Fort Dodge Animal Health. He retired in 1997.

On Feb. 22, 1963 he took the hand in marriage with Gordetta Grady at the First United Methodist Church in Rockford. To this union was born two sons Bill and Bob. As a young family Dick enjoyed bowling, camping, and fishing in the Brainerd, Minn. area. He also enjoyed hunting with his two boys. Later in life Dick learned he had an eye for making beautiful quilts and doing leather works and ceramics. He served his country honorably in the National guard for several years.

Dick’s memory will be cherished by his wife of 45 years Gordetta, Rockford, his two sons and wives Bill and Jaci Hunt, Waterloo; and Bob and Vickki Hunt, Rockford. He is also survived by his two sisters Gloria Brimer, Phoenix, Ariz.; Phyllis Biekert, Mason City, and one brother Art and his wife Ruth Hunt, Charles City; along with nieces and nephews.

His parents preceded him in death.

Arrangements are by Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford -- (641) 756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.

[Original obituary posted on www.charlescitypress.com, August 11, 2008]