Robert R. Hunt

Robert Ross Hunt of Cadillac, formerly of Garden City, Michigan passed away Tuesday morning, July 5, 2016 at home. He was 95. Robert was born March 23, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan to Harold L. and Mary L. (Green) Hunt and they preceded him in death. On January 10, 1945 in Dearborn, Michigan he married the former Margaret J. (Vickroy). They were married 65 years before she also preceded him in death on November 1, 2010. Mr. Hunt worked for Excello in Detroit prior to serving in the United States Navy during World War II. He was part of the Pacific Theatre on Landing Craft Mechanized. Upon returning back home he attended University of Michigan and graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a degree in Animal Husbandry. After college Robert worked as a herdsman for a dairy farm and owned a chicken farm in North Carolina. Mr. Hunt then worked as an insurance adjustor and retired after driving for Interstate Motor Freight following a career change. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt began spending summers in Beaver Lake, Michigan after retirement, where their home was always open to everyone. They loved road trips and were longtime winter residents of El Valle Del Sol Campground in Misson, Texas. Robert naturally drew people to him and had a heart for children. He was a great listener, had a wonderful sense of humor and was easy to talk to. He was accepting of everyone and was a wonderful father. He enjoyed fishing, reading and was a lifelong philosopher and learner. Robert loved animals, especially dogs and any type of livestock. He is survived by his children: Robert "Bob" (Shirley) Hunt of Cadillac, Marilyn (Catharine Manzo) Stanisz of Dexter, Michigan and Bonnie (Brent) Amick of Loveland, Colorado; grandchildren: Desiree (Richard) Floyd, Harold (Danielle) Hunt, Paul Manzo, Kelsey Amick and Brian Amick, eight great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, former exchange student, Gillian Howdele and his beloved Boston Terrier, Molly. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Hunt and sisters: Frances Wamsler, Phyllis Brannan and Joanne Rosamond. Memorial services will be held 12:00 noon, Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Friends may meet the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Humane Society or Munson Hospice.

Robert R. Hunt

March 23, 1921 - July 5, 2016