Robert A. Hunt died on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born in Orland to Robert W. and Helen L. Hunt on December 18, 1932.
He attended school in Orland and graduated from Orland High School, Class of 1951. He worked on the family ranch in Orland and joined the Air Force after high school.
After the Air Force he worked in Sacramento for Sears and then worked for PG&E for 33 years before retirement.
While in Sacramento, he met and married Thalis Tucker-Hunt on March 10, 1962. Their daughter, Melanie, was born in Sacramento and shortly after her birth, they relocated to Orland, where he transferred with PG&E.
Their son, David, was born in 1966.
Robert Hunt is survived by his wife, Thalis; and his children Melanie and David. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather Paul R. Booth; and brothers Ronald and Roger.
The family wished to thank the people at The Country Village and Windsor/Autumn Creek for their care in the last few years of his life.
In lieu of flowers, all memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the First Lutheran Church in Orland.
A memorial service is planned to be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
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