Guy R Hunt
January 31, 1963 ~ July 19, 2018
Guy R Hunt, 55, of Petersburg, IL, formerly of Auburn, IL, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Siberia, Russia, while there on business.
Guy was born January 31, 1963 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Clarence R. and Paula C. Richards Hunt. He married Laura A. Keefe on July 26, 1986 at the First Congregational Church in Springfield, IL.
Guy graduated from Auburn High School in 1981. He then completed his bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Mining Engineering and later obtained his Professional Engineering certificate. He started working at the Turris Coal Company in Elkhart, IL in 1988. Following his time there, Guy became the Director of Engineering at MaRyan Mining in Carlinville. He was currently a project manager, reporting directly to the president, for SUEK in Siberia, Russia. Guy was an active alumnus with the Delta Chi fraternal organization. His passions were flying his airplane and collecting Ford Mustangs. Guy also enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, and raising turkeys. His most valued love was spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Paula C. Hunt; and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Brown) Keefe.
Guy is survived by his wife, Laura A. Hunt of Petersburg, IL; children, Ky L (wife, Katie) Hunt of Plantation, FL, and Kara Elizabeth (fiancé, Paul Jarusevicius) Hunt of Roselle, IL; father, Clarence R. Hunt of Auburn, IL; siblings, Ty C (wife, Jan) Hunt of Athens, IL, Hy H (wife, Karen) Hunt of Auburn, and Tara (husband, Tim) Kaeding of Mechanicsburg, IL; in-laws, Harvard and Betty Keefe of Springfield, IL; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568.
Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville, with Tim Kaeding officiating.
Interment will follow the ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to: The Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL 62702.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to leave condolences to the family.
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I’m so sorry prayers to the entire family
We are shocked and saddened to learn of Guy’s passing. He was such a fine person and his loss is so tremendous. We are praying for him and his family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Guy and my brother-Tim Howard-were good friends. He was a truly wonderful person.
We were shocked to hear of his sudden death at such an early age! One of the happiest men I have ever met, Suzanne and I are sure that he will be dearly missed by his family and friends but his memories will live on thru all of us.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
To Tara and her family, I am so sorry for your loss. It saddens me for your family to lose him at such a young age.
I am sorry for the families loss.
A TROPICAL DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was ordered on July 31, 2018
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on July 31, 2018
A RAY OF SUNSHINE was ordered on July 31, 2018
Laura, my deepest sympathy. I worked with you at the bank in the 90’s. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. I also live in Petersburg now. Take care, hugs & prayers.
Laura, I’m so sorry for your loss. Guy was such a great person. Many fun memories from high school. Keeping you and your family in my prayers as you go through this tough time.
Guy was dear friend and an accomplished Mining Engineer. I will miss him very much. My condolences to you all on this very sad occasion.
In our thoughts and prayers .. Sharon And Ron Mills
Guy was so helpful the years we worked doing projects for the coal mines he helped me so much understand how to get the job and paperwork done correctly. It was so nice to see him lite up when he talk about his family. Prayers and thoughts to all
Laura,
I am grateful to have known Guy both personally and professionally from our days in Carbondale until now.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.