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Rae Hunt Obituary
Rae Jean, loving nicknamed "RJ" by her grandchildren, was born June 1, 1942, to Ralph and Ruth Opie in Great Bend, KS. She earned a degree in Elementary Education from Kansas State University, and taught third grade before meeting her soulmate, Melvin "Hunter" Hunt.
She was an extraordinary homemaker. Together, she and Hunter raised two daughters, spending countless hours at softball fields, 4-H events, and dozens of volunteer activities. She passed her love of reading and baking to her girls. International travel was Rae Jean's passion. She and Hunter explored the world together, reveling in its wonders, and discovered their favorite experience - the great migration through the Serengeti in Africa. Rae Jean loved all things K-State and spent a lifetime cheering on the Cats. She took great pride in keeping their yard looking professionally manicured, was an avid Sudoku puzzler, and never passed up a game of dominos.
Rae Jean is survived by her husband of 58 years, Hunter; sister Roberta Bartlett of Larned, KS; daughter Paige (Tim) VandeGiessen of Vicksburg, MI, granddaughters Bailey and Megan; Holly (Dave) Tuma of Birnamwood, WI, grandchildren Abby (James), Dylan (Addison), and Drew (Echo); great grandchildren Mia, Eva, and Oakland.
Honoring Rae Jean's wishes, a private ceremony is planned. The family invites friends to join in a Celebration of Life gathering in Presby Place at the First Presbyterian Church, Manhattan, KS, on Aug. 5, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice House in memory of Rae Jean Hunt.
Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Suzy and David Orwick
August 31, 2024
Susan and I heard about Rae Jean tonite :( we sat next to her for 8 years at the KSU games. She was so full of love and life and will be greatly missed
Although KSU won tonite we have been sad tonite
Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Eta Chapter
August 2, 2024
So sorry to hear this. I enjoyed my time working with Rae Jean while part of the Manhattan Theta Alumnae group in the 70's. I always admire her attention to detail & commitment to keeping track of our Delta Eta graduates.
Lisa (Marshall) Cress, '69 Delta Eta initiate
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