John Gower Hundley

Born: Feb. 19, 1929; in New Orleans
Died: May 27, 2011

ST. CHARLES – John Gower Hundley, 82, of St. Charles, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011.

He was born Feb. 19, 1929 in New Orleans.

John grew up in Grand Forks, N.D. A graduate of the University of North Dakota, he received his Master of Science and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He began work at the Standard Oil Company of Indiana in 1953 and stayed there through their changes to American Oil and Amoco as a chemical engineer in research and development. He retired in 1986.

John was an avid gardener, outdoorsman and enjoyed extensive traveling. After retirement, he spent many years volunteering at Garfield Farm Museum, where he served on the board of Campton Historic Agricultural Lands. At the museum, he worked on many projects, from raising a large garden plot of heritage vegetables to helping restore historic Burr House. For many years, John has been an active member of The Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles. He served in many capacities, including treasurer of the building committee of the present church.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Loichinger Hundley; his daughter, Lisa (Jerry) Wheeler of New Lenox; his son, John Eric (Jill) Hundley of Sheboygan, Wis.; and his grandchildren, Joel and Devon Wheeler and Lauren and Caroline Hundley.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011, at The Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., in St. Charles (Campton Hills). The Rev. Dr. John Rodgers will officiate. Family will receive guests at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles, IL 60175; or Garfield Farm Museum, P.O. Box 403, LaFox, IL 60147.

For information, contact Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 630-584-2000 or www.mossfuneral.com.