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Chris Hunsinger Obituary
He was a native of Rushville, Ind., grew up in Brownsburg, Ind., and was a graduate of Indiana University. He worked as director of planning and zoning for Hardin County for 32 years. He was a member of the American Planning Association, the Audubon Society and Vine Grove United Methodist Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel and attended Memorial United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Kathy Houston Hunsinger; a daughter, Anna (Brian) Bratta of Lansing, Mich.; his parents, Byron and Aleene Apple Hunsinger of Brownsburg, Ind.; two sisters, Janene (Azar) Nader of Cincinnati, and Jana (Kenny) Thompson of Brownsburg, Ind.; and a granddaughter, Teagan Kathleen Bratta of Lansing, Mich.
A memorial service is at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Matthew Kimmons officiating.
Cremation was chosen.
Visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to The Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, James Graham Brown Cancer Center, 529 S. Jackson St.; Louisville, KY 40202.
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Memories and Condolences
for Chris Hunsinger
Kriss Lowry
March 4, 2013
I remember driving 11 hours down I-75 on the way to the National Planning Conf. in Orlando. We stopped at a motel in northern Florida and headed to the hot tub to relax. As I got in the tub, the person across from me said Hi Kriss!. I said Hi Chris! back as it was Chris Hunsinger smiling at me across the hot tub. I always enjoyed talking to Chris at planning events as no matter where or when I ran into him, his friendship continued as though there had been no interuption by time or space. We will miss him.
February 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Chris was a dedicated planner. He was always willing to help his fellow planners and was a joy to be around. He will be missed!
Jan Johnston, Nelson County Planning Commission
Rick & Jan Cox
February 27, 2013
Kathy & Anna,
My heart sank when Janae told us about Chris. Prayers are lifted for your family and know if there is anything you need, please let us know. My mind thinks, "Where's Waldo" and we all know the answer - He is Heaven with his Father. God's Blessings to such a beautiful family -
Rick & Jan
Kim and Greg Skaff
February 27, 2013
Kathy and Anna we are so sorry to learn that Chris passed away. Kim and I will be praying for you both and will always cherish the wonderful memories we have of Chris. Chris and Pastor Willis were the first to warmly welcome our family to KY back in the late 80's!! We will always remember Chris' smile, the way he took time to make each conversation important, and his love for Jesus Christ. We will truly miss you, Chris.
phil
February 26, 2013
good thoughts and many prayers
for the family
a very loving and dear friend, will be missed,
Fred Rollenhagen
February 26, 2013
Kathy and Anna; my sympathies. I hope it comforts you and all of Chris' family to know that Chris touched so many people and his legacy will live on in all of us. Chris gave me my first job as a planner and instilled in me a level of tact, patience, insight, and professionalism that will stay with me forever.
February 26, 2013
Anna & Kathy, I'm praying God's peace for you at this sorrowful time. May his memories bring a warmth to your heart. Much love, Marie Stolzfus
Ryan Libke
February 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hunsinger family. He will be deeply missed by many but never forgotten. I met Chris when I was a planner for E'town many years ago and even after I left it was always good to see him at the national and state planning conferences to catch up and tell stories. He was truly dedicated to Hardin County and I admired that. He was a good family man who loved his family and his community and we will miss him.
Kevin Costello
February 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hunsinger family. I always liked talking with Chris to find out what he was working on in Hardin County. He loved his community and his family. Hardin County is a better place because of Chris'dedication to making it better. We will miss you but not forget you. A very good person and planner!
Louise Allen
February 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. He will be missed by many planners across the Commonwealth. It was always a bright moment to see Chris's friendly face at our conferences each year. We will miss his kindness and sense of humor.
February 25, 2013
I knew Chris from when I first started working for E'town just over 26 years ago. Chris was always a person you could call and bounce ideas off of. He had a knack for removing the emotion from a situation and looking at it from a calm rational perspective. As the kids started growing up our conversations became more about what the kids were doing than planning things.
Hardin County will find someone to take the Diretors position. However, I don't think you'll ever replace Chris.
Chris's family will be in our family's prayers. Chris, through his personal and professional associations touched a lot of lives in Hardin County and the county will be better for having known Chris.
Murray Wanner
February 25, 2013
Chris will certainly be missed. I was very fortunate to work with him over the years. I'll never forget traveling with him to Chicago to the A.P.A. National Conference. Good memories like that will stick with me in remembrance of Chris.
Murray Wanner
February 25, 2013
Chris will most certainly be missed. He was always so positive and happy. I am really fortunate to have worked with Chris over the years. I'll always remember traveling with him to Chicago for the A.P.A. National Conference. Good memories like that will stay with me in remembrance of Chris.
Josephine Swartzentruber
February 25, 2013
We will miss our friend Chris. He was first to welcome my husband and me to the neighborhood. We will miss your smile.
Tim Butler
February 25, 2013
Words can not express the sense of loss that I feel and the loss experienced by those of us that knew Chris. He was truly a family man and was always the consumate professional. He was a joy to work with and for. He will be missed.
John Wiseman
February 25, 2013
Kathy, Anna and family, I am so sorry for your loss and you will be in my prayers. Chris was the most pleasant person I have ever known. I always enjoyed stopping by to discuss something with him and knew we would continue talking about something, I am honored to have been his friend. I will remember him as the picture in the paper because I never saw him without that smile. His face always lit up when talking about family, especially Anna's gymnastics (he was so proud of you) and his granddaughter. I will miss him.
Gary Adams
February 25, 2013
My condolences to the family, friends and professional colleagues of Chris on his death. I shared the profession of urban planning with Chris and was always pleased to see his smiling face at state conferences. We enjoyed updating each other and comparing notes about planning issues in our respective communities. I will miss my colleague and kind friend.
Ed Poppe
February 25, 2013
Chris was a true friend and one of the most interesting persons I have known. He was always willing to share his love of the outdoors. He was supportive and encouraging, a true gentle person. He will be missed.
Still in my thoughts and prayers.
Keith Logsdon
February 25, 2013
Gentle manner, soft spoken, and knowledgeable, I know Chris mostly through our shared profession. He was one of the group of planners in my "generation" I truly longed to see when we gathered at conferences and other such events. We enjoyed sharing news about our jobs, families and other activities we were involved with. Chris was truly one of those quiet personalities who made a difference and will be missed by all that knew him. God bless his family as we that knew Chris were blessed by his friendship.
Mike Hill
February 25, 2013
I am so sorry to hear this news. Chris was a great person and I truly enjoyed getting to know him over the years. His positive outlook on life will certainly be missed. My thoughts go out to his family.
Keith Logsdon
February 25, 2013
Gentle manner, soft spoken and knowledgeable, I know Chris mostly through our shared profession. He was one of the “group “of planners in my “generation” I truly longed to see when we gathered at conferences and other such events. We enjoyed sharing news about our jobs, families and other activities we were involved with. Chris was truly one of those quiet personalities who made a difference and will be missed by all that knew him. God bless his family as we that knew Chris were blessed by his friendship.
Tyler Pence
February 25, 2013
Chris treated everyone fairly and had such a great, calm demeanor. I always enjoyed dealing with him. He will be missed.
Celise Mercer
February 25, 2013
gonna miss ya Chris-you believed in Jesus-he's hugging you tightly, and your family too!
Denise Apple Sparks
February 24, 2013
Memories of our childhood are as fresh as yesterday. We had wonderful times together, holidays were special, and summers were all about learning life. Cousins and siblings are a special part of growing and learning, and Chris was a wonderful example even then. Thoughts of healing and strength will be with your dear family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace.
Pam
February 24, 2013
May you remember the joys that Chris brought to your life and find comfort in them. I will miss you my friend. Thank you for sharing a part of your life and your family with me.
Dennis Gordon
February 24, 2013
Rest in peace my dear friend. You'll be sorely missed.
Darren Clemons
February 24, 2013
Chris was tremendous at his job. He was truly a joy to work with as he had such a calm demeanor. He will be remembered forever and will by sorely missed.
Elnora Williams
February 24, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris was such a special young man
Sandra Martinez
February 24, 2013
Chris was an inspiration to all of us. He inspired us to do our best, to be our best and to live life to the fullest. Our hearts are heavy knowing that we will never see his smiling face again but his memory will live on in our hearts.
Chris, you fought your illness so valiantly, may you have eternal peace.
Sandra
Linda Buckles
February 24, 2013
so sorry for your loss. Chris will be truly missed. from Linda
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