Bruce A. Hunter, 82, of Morrison, IL, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling, IL, 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. Together, Bruce and Vicki built and operated Hunter Body Shop, Towing, and Auto Parts until their retirement. Bruce loved to golf 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 and Tina (Eddie) Alber of Sterling; 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; sisters, Nola (Vernon) Trevelt and Nira Thornton.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vicki; parents; sister; son, Jimmy Alan Hunter.
A gathering of friends and family to celebrate Bruce’s life was held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1002 12th Avenue, in Rock Falls, IL.
A private Burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling.