Bruce A. Hunter

1943 - 2025

Bruce A. Hunter
Born: October 2, 1943
Died: November 6, 2025
Bruce A. Hunter, 82, of Morrison, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home following a brief illness.
Bruce was born October 2, 1943, in Morrison, the son of Nara and Goldie Hunter. He married Vicki Onken on November 26, 1960, in Morrison, IL. Together, Bruce and Vicki built and operated Hunter Body Shop, Towing, and Auto Parts until their retirement.
Bruce loved to gotf and had a lifelong passion for bass fishing. He and Vicki also enjoyed riding and traveling on their Harleys. Always hardworking and full of energy, Bruce could often be found running his business, tackling a project, or tinkering in his garage at his Morrison home, where he lived until his passing.
Survivors include three children: Susan (Fred) Hamstra and Bruce (Kim ) Hunter Jr., both of Morrison, IL, and Tina (Eddie) Alber of Sterling, IL; seven grandchildren: Derek (Brianne) Hamstra, Hunter (Emily Nguyen) Hamstra, Jamie (Jason) Huggins, Katie (Matt) McDonnell, Zach Ashpole, Seth (Alicia) Ashpole, and Morgan (Randy) Glasgow; 11 great-grandchildren; and two
sisters: Nola (Vernon) Trevelt and Nira Thornton.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vicki; his parents; one sister; and his son, Jimmy Alan Hunter.
A gathering of friends and family to celebrate Bruce's life will be held on Wednesday November 12, 2025 from 3 to 5 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1002 12th Avenue in Rock Falls. A private burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock River Hospice & Home.