Robert 'Bob' L. Hunter

Robert L. Hunter, age 84, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Wheaton-Franciscan Medical Center. Robert was born in Aurora, IL, on February 6, 1925, son of the late Jay L. and Bertha C. (Nee: Chandler) Hunter and had been a resident of Racine since 1949.

During World War II he proudly served in the United States Army in the Pacific Theatre. On August 31, 1946, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth L. Harkness who preceded him in death, January 31, 1996. Robert received a degree in engineering from the University of Illinois. He was employed by Modine Manufacturing for thirty-seven years, retiring in 1987, and belonged to the Modine “20-Year Club.”

He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. Robert was formerly involved with the Kiwanis Club of Racine and was instrumental in the building of the pancake machines used for Pancake Day. He enjoyed time with his friends playing cards, golfing and fishing. Above all he treasured time spent with his family, especially attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his three children, Carol J. (James) Zukewich, Robert C. (Marie) Hunter and Patricia A. (William) Bieneman; eight grandchildren, Thomas, Michael (Jennifer), and Scott Zukewich, Ryan, Nathan, and Eric Hunter, Samuel and Sara Bieneman; brothers-in-law, Eugene (Marian) Harkness, John (Mary Grace) Harkness; sister-in-law, Joan Hunter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his brother, William Hunter.

Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 745 Main St., on Friday, June 19, 2009, at 6 p.m. with Rev. Brad Van Fossen officiating. Private interment with full military honors will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church on Friday from 4 p.m. until time of service. Memorials to the First United Methodist Church or to the American Cancer Society have been suggested.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nurses and CNA’s at Wheaton Franciscan - All Saints Medical Center, and to Dr. Mark DeCheck for their loving and compassionate care.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888