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Colonel Hunt was a command pilot, flew B-24 mission in the European Theater during World War II and served in the Vietnam War. He received many medals throughout his 32 year Air Force career including the Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf clusters.
Bob, an avid golfer, was a past president of the Colorado Springs Country Club, a member of the Daedalians, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Colorado Seniors Golf Association, the Garden of the Gods Club and the First Presbyterian Church.
Colonel Hunt is survived by his wife, Rachel, his son, Robert Jr. (Jo Ann), his grandson, Evan (Anne) and two great-grandchildren and grandson Robert Bruce (Lucia) and two great-grandchildren.
Services with full military honors, officiated by Dr. John Stevens, will be held in the cemetery at the United States Air Force Academy (Memorial Pavilion) on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Please use the North Gate entrance, Exit 156 off I-25, If you do not have a Military ID.
A reception will be held at the Colorado Springs Country Club, 3333 Templeton Gap Rd., following the service.
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Peter V, Tetley
May 19, 2014
Dear Rachel - I am saddened for your loss. I so enjoyed our annual visits to the Auto Shows each year. More so I was proud to serve with him on the IG Team in our days of USAF service. He stood out as sincere leader in all that he did. I too shall miss him; but in the end I believe in the Eternity and we will all meet again. My Blessings to you and may you find that peace in knowing all will be well. I'm sorry that I didn't attend the services for I was out of state. Take care - Pete Tetley, CMSGT USAF Ret.
Bob Lueth
May 14, 2014
Rachel and family...It has been such an honor to call Colonel Bob and Rachel our friends over these many years. The best that Liz and I can hope for in our lives is to emulate you two wonderful people. Our deepest sympathies, and thoughts, at the passing of a true hero
May 12, 2014
Dear Rachel, Bob Jr and all family members: We have all lost a dear friend and one of the BEST. I so enjoyed working with him at CSCC. A great club member with a passion for the Club. He worked so hard to make life better for everyone. Harvey and Judy
Dr. Bob & Jimmie Zawacki
May 12, 2014
Dear Rachel and Bob Jr.: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult times. You two were an example of an outstanding Air Force couple at the USAF Academy and 73 years of wonderful memories are yours. What a great American! With the greatest respect.
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Betty Tewell
May 11, 2014
Dear Rachel, All of my memories of you and Bob together told the world what a true couple you were. Deepest sympathies to you and all of your family.
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