Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Carl W. Hunt


Mar. 7, 1931 - Nov. 26, 2008

 


South Bend Tribune 11/29/2008
MISHAWAKA - Carl W. Hunt, 77, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away, after a long battle with cancer, in his residence in Sturgis, MI surrounded by his family. Carl was born on March 7, 1931 to the late Ernest and Ada (Vandercar) Hunt. Carl more commonly known as "Sam" graduated from Mishawaka High School. After high school he served his country in the United States Navy. On November 26, 1955 in Mishawaka he married Joan Rodgers. In 1988 he retired from Indiana Bell after 36 years of service. His retirement years were spent in Michigan and Florida. "Sam" is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Joan, and their three children, Gary (Deb) Hunt of Sturgis, Michigan, Julie (Rick) Ensley, of Fort Wayne, IN, and Brad (Maria) Hunt of Granger, IN. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Kaleigh and Ryan Ensley of Fort Wayne, and April and Monica Hunt of Granger, one brother, Charles E. Hunt of Mishawaka. "Sam" was preceded in death by four brothers, Lewis, Dayton, Robert, and Richard.

 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, Sunday, November 30th in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, and one hour prior to the service. The service will be held in the funeral chapel at 11 am on Monday, December 1st. Internment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Three Rivers, Michigan.