Rodney Roy Hunt
February 25, 1931 ~ February 8, 2016
Rodney Roy Hunt, age 84, of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at University Hospital Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. He was born February 25, 1931 in Ashtabula, Ohio to Viola (Komsie) and Frank Hunt. Rodney married Charlotte Tarantina in Geneva on June 9, 1956.
Rodney was a 1950 graduate of Geneva High School. He served from 1951-1953 in the U.S. Army during the Korean War with the 45th Infantry Division. Rod was stationed in Sendai, Japan which was considered the Punch Bowl Area. He was a combat engineer demolition expert and helped build Freedom Village where the officials conducted the peace talks. He helped build a stage for Bob Hope and other performers. He helped build a tramway cable down the side of a mountain to take troops that were wounded. He was a carpenter with Local #1629 and 404, working for many construction companies including Ellis Construction Ashtabula Homes, The Austin Company and Boomhower Construction Co. After carpenter work he worked at Geneva Area City Schools for 12 years as a custodian until retiring in 1995. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing, hunting, gardening and woodworking and making things for his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Charlotte; daughters, Pamela Hunt of Cleveland, Michelle (Glenn) Jendrycki of California, Jennifer (Francisco) Morin of Geneva; son, Brad (Julie) Hunt of Geneva; three grandchildren, Nico Morin, Tyler and Cecelia Hunt;. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Richard, Theron, and Dennis; and grandson, Giovanni Morin.
Friends will be received 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Assumption Catholic Church, 594 West Main Street, Geneva, OH 44041. Rev. Fr. Robert Lanterman will be officiating. Final resting place will be Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Charlotte- I am sorry to here of your loss.My prayers are with you and the family.
My condolences to you and your family, sorry for your loss.
Jennifer and family– I am sorry for your loss! You are all loved and supported by so many at this most difficult time! Find comfort in our Lord and faith for HE alone shall carry & hold you tight!! His struggle is over for he has entered the gates and now with our higher will be the guardian angel which God has called him home to be!! You shall see him again but until that glorious day of unity in Christ's gate he now shall look over you through the golden gates!! He isn't gone in your hearts and Christ has given you such a gift— he now watches over you in a such a graceful matter– you will be safe in his protection from the heavens above!! Your in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Michelle, My thoughts are with you. Your memories of your father and his love with be with you forever. Colleen m
So very sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family
Pam and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Uplifting you and the family in prayer & thoughts.Asking for God's comfort and peace during this sorrowful time.
I am sorry to hear of your loss Charlotte. Know that you are in my prayers.
Charlotte and family, our sincere condolences on the loss of a beloved husband and father and the best dang carpenter, next to Jesus… and now, being next to Jesus, they are probably comparing notes! Rod's willingness to help with projects for the Spencer All-Classes Reunion and the Platt R. Spencer Historical Society was so appreciated by us and many others. We've all lost a good man here on earth. Lots of love and God bless.
Michelle, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Rod has been a friend of mine for over 30years, so memories from camp, so many fun times, my heart is heavy and I will be in Harrisburg till Sunday and I am so sorry I can not pay my respects to Charlotte and Brad and say my good byes to my old friend. Until we meet again R.I. P. and God~Bless (GD Right Mort) 😉
Hello Michelle, Sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest respect and condolences for you and your Family. I read about your Dad's life and accomplishments. He was a great man. Wishing all God's blessings!
Michelle, I am sure your Father was a special man, a pillar of strength, direct and kind hearted. He would have to be …for you have these qualities. Our heart break for you but, we do envy the relationship you have with your Father & Family, you are a very blessed lady. XO, Victor & Doug
Hello Michelle, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wishing you peace.
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Rodney, I am an old friend from Ashtabula. My brother Lloyd and I thought the world of him during our young years, often meeting at Nita-Pat with other Geneva friends. I always tried to see him while I played the 14th hole at the Golf Course and we would stop for a brief chat. All I had to holler was, Hi Wobbly Bob and he knew who was looking for him. A great guy and a friend that will be missed by me and all who enjoyed his company. RIP old friend.
Michelle,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts – jeffrey
Charlotte, Pam, Michelle, Jena and Brad, I am so sorry for your loss. Growing up living next door to you was wonderful. I have such fond memories! My dad, Paul, always looked forward to playing a few holes of golf or go looking for golf balls together with Rod. And, they played golf every weekend! I remember that when I wanted a pair of snow skis in high school, dad thought they were too expensive. I told him that it was worth the investment as it was just like buying golf clubs and only using them for part of the year.(I did the skis!) There are so many memories that I could go on all day. Charlotte, times will be difficult ahead, but your memories will comfort you.You will never get “over” this loss, but you will make peace with the “heart pain.” I know this because I went through it-my husband Todd was just 39 years old when he died. My children and 2 grandchildren make life worth living! Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
I am very sorry for your loss. Many prayers for all of his family, may he rest in peace. He was a very kind & giving man. I will cherish the bird house he made for me. Love, Nicci Morin
I am sorry for your loss. He was always next door when I was growing up at the Boomhowers always loved talking fish stories w him and mr. B. He will be missed. Prayers and thoughts for the whole family.
Dear Charlotte, Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and the family with the passing of Rod. We will remember him in our prayers. With much love, Lou and Gloria DiFabio
Such a man I was blessed to know, words have no way to express my love and respect for Rodney. My deepest feelings of love and support to Char, Pam, Michelle, Jena and Brad. God grant you comfort.
Michelle I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories forever. Love, Regina