Lawrence “Terry” Hunt was born February 17, 1945, in the Midland Hospital, the fourth of 18 children born to Lyle and Ida (Fosheim) Hunt. Terry was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland. Terry grew up in Midland where he received his education, with the exception of his sophomore year that was spent at Ft. Pierre. Terry graduated from Midland High School in 1963.

As a young man, Terry worked for Midland Grain and Lumber, also for Nemec Lumber and Hardware, and later for the Haakon County Highway Department. In 1966 Terry joined the South Dakota Army National Guard. In 1969, Terry attended Black Hills State College in Spearfish. Later he worked part-time for Holben Trucking out of Spearfish, and then Homestake Forest Products. Terry then returned to Midland where he worked part time at various jobs until moving to Pierre in 1981. While in Pierre, he worked for Paul Patzer doing janitor work. In 1986, he returned to Midland. Due to health reasons, he moved to Yankton for a year before moving to Watertown in 1988, where he has since resided. While in Watertown he worked for Lake Region Mail Service.

Terry was a very giving person, remembering and sending birthday and thank-you notes to one and all. He especially enjoyed making personalized handkerchiefs.

The family would like to express their thankfulness for the hospitality that the Lester and Helen Johnson family always provided by including Terry in their family gatherings.

Survivors include siblings Roy (Carol) Hunt of Midland, Ted (Dena) Hunt of Rapid City, Keith Hunt of Midland, Teresa Palmer of Murdo, Gordon (Cheryl) Hunt of Battle Mountain, NV, Peggy (Roger) Johnson of Pierre, Ron (Laura) Hunt of Hemet, CA, Penny Schafer of Pierre, Janice (Jim) Tolton of Midland, Shari (Pete) Estep of Austin, TX, Jeff Hunt (Liz) of Washoe Valley, NV, Lisa Hackerott of Smith Center, KS, Barry Hunt of Battle Mountain, and Michelle (Cameron) Meinzer of Midland; an aunt Anna Dick of Rapid City; 20 nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Fred and Jerry Hunt; a sister Christine Niedan; three brother-in-laws Curt Niedan, Marv Palmer, and Brian Hackerott; and a great-niece Alexis Raley.

Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 171 Midland, SD 57552.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland with Pastor Cindy Bisser officiating.

Interment will follow at the Midland Cemetery.

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