Harold David Hunt

Harold David Hunt, 95, of Ontario, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Crestline Care Center. Born October 26, 1927 in Mansfield, he was the son of Ross Arden and Mable (Smith) Hunt.

Harold retired from Empire Detroit Steel following over 40 years as a steel worker. He was a member of Lexington First Congregational Church. A blacksmith and welder, Harold could always be found in the garage tinkering on something. He was a member of the Crestline Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by two sons, Craig Hunt of Ontario and Doug (Val) Hunt of Bay View, Ohio; five grandchildren, Melissa Warwick, Jessica Gaskamp, Dustin (Deborah) Hunt, Noah Hunt and Destinee Hunt; nine great grandchildren, Cody, Rebekah, Charity, Hannah, Bethany, Abigail, Caden, Brandon and Kaitlyn; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Marlyn M. Hunt on September 11, 2020; a son, David Hunt; a grandson, Ryan Keith Hunt; and two brothers, James (Jean) Hunt and Richard (Barbara) Hunt.

Friends may call from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2023 at Wappner Funeral Directors – Ontario, 100 South Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Ontario Cemetery.

Words of condolence may be expressed at www.wappner.com

Funeral home : Wappner Funeral Directors – Ontario

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