AKRON – John D. Hunter, 84, of Roann, met his Savior at 5:30 a.m. April 11, 2013, in Timbercrest, North Manchester. He was born March 30, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Clarion E. and Emma Thompson Hunter. On March 12, 1950, in Rochester, he married Barbara Duzenbery, who went to Heaven April 1, 2012. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1947, where he enjoyed math and history and playing baseball and basketball. Working in construction most of his life, he worked for Fred O. Carey Construction, Warsaw, where he was the project manager for many big construction jobs including Grace College and churches in Indiana and Tulsa, Okla. In 1963, he started his own construction company, John D. Hunter Building Service and built more than 300 homes and churches, including Calvary Baptist, Wabash, where he later became a member. He built many of the independent living units for both Timbercrest and Peabody Home, both in North Manchester. He was known for his attention to detail and enjoyed the finishing trim details the most. He retired in 1995 and spent his time restoring antique and classic cars, traveling and helping others. He loved his family. Surviving are two daughter, Brenda (and spouse Jeff) Ramseier, Silver Lake, and Connie (and spouse Bernie) Drew, North Manchester; three very special grandchildren: Rachel (and spouse Alan) Davies, Savannah, Ga.; Benjamin (and spouse Kristin) Ramseier, College Station, Texas; and Zachary (and spouse Amber) Ramseier, Roann; a sister, Beverly (and spouse Henry) Phillabaum, Kokomo; a sister-in-law, Shirley (and spouse Gene) Hunter, North Manchester; and three brothers-in-law: Loyle Karns, Kokomo; Dick Duzenbery, Akron; and Don (and spouse Jan) Duzenbery, Plymouth. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Haynes officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery with a private service. Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Wabash, or Wabash County Hospice. Condolences may be sent via www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
