Ronald Gail Hunt, 74, of Hutchinson, KS and formerly of Marquette, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, surrounded by family at the Hospice House, Hutchinson.
Ron was born April 16, 1951, in McMinnville, OR, the son of Leslie Marlin and Ruby Jean (Andrews) Hunt. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1970 and continued his education at North Central Kansas Area Vocational-Technical School in Beloit, KS. On May 23, 1999, Ron was united in marriage to Deloris Kay “Tudi” Spencer. She preceded him in death on May 3, 2015.
He retired from Buildex, Inc. near Marquette, where he was a heavy equipment operator. Ron loved horses and enjoyed trail riding.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Jennifer “Jenny” Yingling of Hutchinson, KS; siblings, Gayla (Denny) Swisher of Marquette, KS and Leslie (Janelle) Hunt of McPherson, KS; four nieces, Wendy (Michael) Surface, Elizabeth (Trevor) Wilson, Emily (Dennis) Orns, and Edrea Hunt (Shane Parker); and many extended relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stillborn daughter, Bobbi Jo.
The graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Langley Cemetery, Avenue W & 29th Road, Marquette with Pastor Brenda Hogan officiating. A reception will follow at Marquette United Methodist Church, 404 W. 2nd St., Marquette, KS 67464.
Memorial donations are suggested to Reins of Hope, Hutchinson, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.