Donald D. Hunt

Donald D. Hunt, “Wambdi Duta” (Red Eagle) 58 of Fort Totten, ND passed to the Spirit World on Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 10, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten. Fr. Charles Leute, O.P. will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Jerome’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Crow Hill, ND. A Wake and Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2006 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church with the Rosary Service at 8:00 p.m. Serving as Active Casket Bearers for Donnie will be: Ron Hunt Jr., Rusty Hunt, Nick English, Lee English, Jr., Craig Brown and Daniel Lohnes. Serving as Honorary Casket Bearers will be Daniel Nestell, Raynard Iceman, Mark Lufkins, Darlene LaCroix, Doug Gellar, Carl Walking Eagle, Lee English, Sr., Si Ironheart Jr. All of Donnie’s Many friends, co-workers and relatives. Donald D. Hunt was born on March 14, 1947, the son of Herbert and Lilly (Lohnes) Hunt of Fort Totten. Donnie was born and raised at Fort Totten where he attended school in his early years. He also attended school in Sisseton, South Dakota before the family relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1958. Donnie completed high school in Minneapolis where he met and married his first wife, Linda Turpin. They had two sons together, Curtis Hunt and Chris Hunt. Donnie relocated to California where he resided for over 20 years before moving home to Fort Totten. While in California, he met and married Marie (Antonio) Hunt, of that marriage there were two sons, Donald J. and James Ray Hunt. Donnie attended school at Little Hoop Community College then became employed at Sioux Manufacturing Corporation where he continued to work up until the time of his illness. One of Donnie’s favorite pastimes was playing Pool with his friends and family. He loved the game and was the best at it. He won many trophies, much money and was known here, Minneapolis and California for his game. Everyone enjoyed watching him play. Everyone who knew Donnie knew he was a private person and good person. We will all miss him dearly. Donnie is survived by his four sons, Curtis and Chris Hunt both of Minneapolis. Donald J. and James Ray Hunt of San Jose, California Step Children: Carlos Antonio, Keevin Antonio and Francine Antonio all of San Jose Grandchildren: Tami Lynn Hunt, Avery Joseph Hunt, Tessa Marilyn Hunt and Tasheena Hunt. Brothers: Herbert Hunt Jr. and Kenneth M. Hunt both of Minneapolis Ronald J. Hunt of St. Michael, ND Sisters: Marsha English and Cheryl Hunt of Minneapolis Myra Hunt of Fort Totten, ND Many Nieces and Nephews Donnie was preceded by his parents, Herbert and Lilly Hunt; nephew, Dwight Wicha Hunt; grandparents, Aaron and Florence Lohnes and Michael and Lucy Hunt; aunts, Marion Griffin, Theresa Zertuche and Margaret Ironheart; uncle, Si Ironheart, Sr.