Robert "Bob" L. Hunter

Robert L. Hunter July 23, 1941 - January 25, 2025 Robert ("Bob") Leroy Hunter was born on July 23, 1941, in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Homer John Hunter and Josephine Beatty Hunter. Bob attended Mercersburg Academy and Grove City College, where he developed a lifelong love of learning and forged enduring friendships. It was also at Grove City College where he met the love of his life, Gail. Bob and Gail were married for 59 wonderful years, sharing a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support. He was a devoted husband and a proud and caring father to his three children: Steve Hunter (Ann Hart Hunter), Nancy Hunter Mycka (Joe Mycka), and Susan Hunter Fleming. His legacy lives on through his seven beloved grandchildren: Jack Hunter, Sydney Hunter, and Elizabeth Hunter; Hunter Mycka and Meredith Mycka; and Lydia Fleming and Audrey Fleming, all of whom he adored and inspired. A visionary and hardworking entrepreneur, Bob, along with his brother Harry, grew Hunter’s Truck Sales from a single location founded by his father, Homer, into one of the largest truck dealerships in the United States. In 2016, he received the industry’s highest honor, being named Truck Dealer of the Year for the United States. Bob was also a founding member and served on the Board of Directors of Idealease, one of the largest truck leasing companies in the country. Bob’s leadership extended beyond the truck business. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Farmers National Bank of Emlenton for more than 50 years and was actively involved in his community, serving on the school board of the Moniteau School District. Bob also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. Outside of work and service, Bob enjoyed golfing with friends, snowmobiling, watching the Steelers, and traveling with Gail. He had a passion for working on his “toys” in the garage and found great joy in mowing the grass or clearing brush on his tractor. His loyalty, friendliness, and quiet strength left an indelible mark on everyone he met. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at St. Barnabas for their loving and compassionate care during Bob’s last few days. The family will hold a memorial service to celebrate Bob’s life on Saturday, February 1st, at 11 a.m. at Harbison Chapel at Grove City College. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grove City College or The Lighthouse Foundation in Valencia, PA, reflecting causes that were meaningful to him. Bob Hunter will be deeply missed but fondly remembered. His life was a testament to love, dedication, perseverance, and service, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.