Donald F. Hunt age 86 of Redwood Falls passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at his home after an extended battle with cancer.  Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church.  Visitation is one hour prior to services at the church.  Burial is in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Donald F. Hunt was born August 29, 1927 in Morton, MN to Leo and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Hunt.  He attended school in Franklin and Morton.  Donald later received a degree in Agriculture and Farm Management from the American Technical Society in Chicago, IL.  Don served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1946 during WWII.  He also served in the Reserves as a Fireman 1st Class for eight years.  On November 15, 1947 Don married Alice Allan at St. John’s parsonage in Morton.  Together they farmed on a dairy farm near Morgan and raised six children.  Don also worked in trucking. After a farm accident, the couple moved to Redwood Falls around 1964 where they have resided since.  After the move, he continued to raise horses.  Don was then employed at Anderson Implement as a salesman for 26 years and was a 4-H leader for 17 years.  He was a horse project leader for 21 years where he was a mentor to many members.  He was a life member of the VFW and RV Saddle Club, and was also a member of the Redwood County Historical Society and National Society of Foresters.  Don enjoyed horse breeding and trail riding as well as showing horses.  He loved visiting with people, traveling, vacationing, and wintering in Arizona for over 20 years.  Don was an avid woodworker, especially in oak, and enjoyed acrylic painting and gardening.

Don is survived by his wife Alice of 66 years, a resident of Wood Dale Nursing Home; children: Susan Hunt of Wilmington, CA, Patricia (Dan) Bishop of Trophy Club, TX, Jennifer Nebe of Thornton, CO, Rebecca (Dale) Feist of Paynesville, Michael (Roxanne) of Carthage, SD, and Jeffrey (Kay) of Marion, TX; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother James (Elaine) Hunt of Loveland, CO; and many other relatives and friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Butch and Jacob Hunt.