Steven Wayne Hunter, the son of Gene and Orma Lee (Dawson) Hunter, was born February 17, 1945, in Hamburg, Iowa. Steve attended Rock Port schools, graduating in 1963. In March of 1966, Steve entered the United States Air Force Reserves, serving his country for six years. Steve farmed in the Rock Port area. He loved farm life, raising cattle and row crops.

On December 18, 1976, Steve was united in marriage to Midge Holland, and they became the parents of three children, Joe, Gena, and Jeff. They made their home on the family farm north of Rock Port where their daughter Gena and her family currently live.

Steve was a former board member of the Atchison County Soil Conservation Service, and former president of the Atchison County Rural Water District #1. Steve enjoyed all Missouri sports events and coached Rock Port youth basketball and baseball. He played in several Rock Port slow pitch softball leagues. But Steve’s greatest love was his family, especially his “grandgirls” and “grandson.” He loved being called “Poppy.” Steve passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home in Rock Port at the age of 80.

Besides his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his brother, Ron Hunter. Survivors include wife, Midge Hunter; son, Joe (Nikki) Hunter, daughter, Gena (Josh) Lloyd, and son, Jeff (Ciara) Hunter, all of Rock Port; grandchildren, Jessica Hunter, Jarrett Hunter, Jaylee (Brad) Miller, Ellee Lloyd, and Aubrie Hunter; sister-in-law, Lynn Hunter; nephews, Reid (Andrea Carder) Hunter and Jay (Halley) Hunter, all of Rock Port; cousin and “sister I never had,” Karen (Kenny) Thompson, Coin, Iowa; and brother-in-law, Bob Wooten, Tarkio, Missouri, who was always willing to help their family, especially the last couple years.

A private family memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Rock Port Youth Athletic Association. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Online condolences may be made at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.