Roy Hunt

Roy Hunt, age 81, of Midland, South Dakota, died on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.

Leroy Thor Hunt, better known as “Roy” by his family and friends was born on March 23, 1941, the first of 18 children born to Lyle and Ida (Fosheim) Hunt. He lived in Philip as a child before the family moved to Midland, South Dakota. Roy worked for Vern Foland one summer during high school before graduating in 1959.

Roy was united in marriage to Carol Schofield on December 9, 1967, in Midland.

Roy worked at the elevator for 45 years and in 2005 went to work at Ernie’s Building Center before retiring after 16 years. Roy also served in the South Dakota National Guard for 11 years.

He enjoyed model cars, puzzles, and collected LP’s (records). Roy was a member of the Midland Commercial Club, Trinity Lutheran Church of Midland, Relay for Life Midland Slam Dunkers team, Senior Citizens, secretary treasurer of the Midland Volunteer Fire Department, served as trustee on the town board of Midland for several years, and instrumental in making the Midland Fire District what it is today. Roy and Carol also were in charge of setting up the “Christmas in Midland” for 18 years.

Survivors include his wife Carol; siblings Ted (Dena) Hunt of Rapid City, Keith Hunt of Midland, Teresa Palmer of Murdo, Gordon (Cheryl) Hunt of Battle Mountain, NV, Peggy (Roger) Johnson of Pierre, Ron (Laura) Hunt of Hemet, CA, Penny Schafer of Pierre, Janice (Jim) Tolton of Midland, Shari (Pete) Estep of Austin, TX, Jeff Hunt (Liz) of Washoe Valley, NV, Lisa Hackerott of Smith Center, KS, Barry Hunt of Battle Mountain, and Michelle (Cameron) Meinzer of Midland; an Aunt Anna Dick of Rapid City; 20 nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Fred, Jerry, and Terry Hunt; a sister Christine Niedan; three brothers-in-law Curt Niedan, Marv Palmer, and Brian Hackerott; and a great-niece Alexis Raley.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland with Pastor Cindy Bisser and Pastor Tel Saucerman officiating.

Interment will follow at the Midland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Rush Funeral Home of Philip.