John Huntington "Hunt" Harris II

Hunt was always very special to me and a picture of an old and scarred lion that he took on safari in Africa holds a prominent place in my family room to this day. I got to know Hunt when the Moline Public Library was being built, and was introduced to him by Karl Huntoon. A very special time was when he had Diane entertained me on a trip on their boat. Two wonderful people I will always treasure in my heart. I ran unto Hunt a few times at a breakfast restaurant near my home. It was always...

Hunt had a tremendous impact on my life. He generously acted as a mentor to me in high school and college. I had an internship with a local insurance brokerage firm who had me got licensed to sell commercial property and casualty insurance to companies in the QC area. Hunt introduced me (as a 19 year old) to CEOs and business leaders in the area. Those leaders were, in turn, gracious with their time and the lessons they taught me. I learned many invaluable lessons including humanizing...

Hunt was a really good human being and will be sorely missed in the community. May he rest in peace. Diane- our most sincere condolences.

I worked at Star Forms/Bowater from 1983-1997. Hunt was such an impressive man - generous to a fault. He was a great boss and treated all employees as if we were an important part of his company´s success.

I had the privilege of working with Hunt while I was at United Way, and then again as the HR Consultant at Isabel Bloom. I loved being able to sit and talk with him about his and Diane's travel adventures, photography, his thoughts around improving community Board Governance, laughing at his 'interesting' way of telling jokes, and just listening to his general 'life advice'. His impact on our community was tremendous, and he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with Diane and...

I remember Hunt well from both high school days and class reunions through the ensuing years. He was always gracious, kind, and interested in how your life had traveled since the halcyon days of high school. At one reunion he invited a number of classmates into his home, which was very thoughtful. He was a continual influence for positive organizational change in any community where he lived. I do believe he felt a need to give back and to be of assistance where and when he could. I am...