Kokomo, IN. - Michael "Mike" L. Hunt, 76, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Born Sept. 3, 1949, in Kokomo, Indiana, he was the son of Virgil C. and Roberta E. (Lightfoot) Hunt. On June 24, 1972, he married the love of his life, Mary L. (Riley) Hunt, who preceded him in death on April 6, 2016.

Mike was a 1967 graduate of Haworth High School. He retired from Delco Electronics/Delphi as a tool and die and mold maker after many years of service. Throughout his life, he had many passions and pursuits. In his youth, he enjoyed snowmobiling. He played football for the Kokomo Chiefs and enjoyed weightlifting, winning state in 1981. Mike was an avid Corvette fan, as he was a member of the Corvette Club of Mississinewa Valley. He enjoyed dragstrip racing and building and racing go-karts with his children. Mike served on the NRA Committee and helped put on the annual NRA Banquet for many years.

Mike's honorable and dedicated service to his country in the United States Army included two tours in Vietnam. He was Sergeant (E5), Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, U.S. Army. Call sign "Roadrunner1," he was platoon RTO and mission point man.

Mike was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, son, uncle and godfather. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus. The nuns of Poor Clares in Kokomo held a special place in his heart. Mike was a master carpenter who was a part of St. Patrick Catholic Church's restoration in 2005, and he built an altar for Blessed Sacrament Church in West Lafayette. He also restored several restaurants in Kokomo and a log cabin in Burlington; he built numerous decks, tables and furniture, and created military plaques, keepsakes and special items for his family. Mike also engaged in CNC routing and spent time with his fellow CNC routing club members. Mike adored his "pet" squirrels, rabbits, ducks and all things nature; often leaving his "pets" food right outside his window at home. Mike was known best for his kindness, generosity and his ability to embrace life at the fullest.

He is survived by his son, Sam D. Hunt, Heather Hunt; daughters, Lisa M. (Scott) Sipes and Jenny (Wes) Gamblin; grandchildren, B. Dodds, Ashlye Dodds, Molly Sipes, Adam Sipes, Haydn Hunt, Grace Gamblin, Carter Hunt, Matthew Sipes, Andrew Dodds and Marianna Hunt; sisters-in-law, Sandra Cross, Kathryn (Ken) Van Hoose, and Sherry Riley, all of Kokomo; nieces and nephews, Mary Margaret (Jeremiah) Smith, Michelle England, Maria (Frank) Michael, Craig Cross, Jennifer (Dan) LaShure and Clint Van Hoose; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and many dear friends who have been absolute blessings in his life and supported him through many difficult times.

In addition to his loving wife, Mary L. Hunt, Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil C. and Roberta E. Hunt; his brother and sister-in-law, Dale E. and Patty Hunt of Port St. Lucie, Florida; and his in-laws, Dallas and Marguerite Riley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1229 N. Washington St., with the Rev. Fr. Theodore Dudzinski as the celebrant, and the Rev. Fr. Peter Vanderkolk, the concelebrant. Burial will follow in Albright Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the United States Army and Kokomo VFW Post #1152 Military Rites Team.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, and one hour before Mass on Thursday at the church. A Rosary service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday before the start of visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church in Michael's memory. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.