Don F. "Pooch" Hunter

Don F. "Pooch" Hunter

  • November 29, 1926 - November 28, 2011
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
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“Thank you all for the loving kinds words about my Dad. The thought of not picking up the phone and talking to him ever again is just so sad to me. My...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Jill Hunter - Downers Grove, IL

“Dear Jill and Family, I never had the privilege of meeting Pooch, but I have heard stories of Jill's sweet Pooch. How funny, loving and kind he was...Read More » ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: ELizabeth Becker - IL

“WHAT A GREAT MAN AND FRIEND...My only regret is that I did not know Pouch sooner. He was a delight to be around, fun to sit and talk with in his...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Tom Ferguson - Indianapolis, IN

“So very sorry to hear Pooch passed away from our presence. So vibrant and happy all the time it's hard to imagine not being able to stop by and...Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Tom Riddle - indianapolis, IN

“So very sorry to hear Pooch passed away from our presence. So vibrant and happy all the time it's hard to imagine not being able to stop by and...Read More » ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Tom Riddle - indianapolis, IN

“Very sorry to hear of the passing of "Pooch" I will never forget the night we stood on our heads to get the free running clutch off of the 8N Ford...Read More » ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Glen & Marlene Hague - Indpls., IN

“It was very distressing to hear about Don's departure. I considered Don a good friend who always had good thoughts for everyone. We will miss him...Read More » ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: John Lawson

“Pooch---I will miss you calling me at work. I would always know that it was you on the other end of the call before you said anything and you would...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Angela Berg - Indianapolis, IN

“Dianne, Vicki and I were very saddened to learn of Pooch's passing. It seems like Pooch has been around my entire real estate career. We were...Read More » ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Joe Traynor - Indianapolis, IN

“To The Hunter Family The loss of a love one hurts so deep, keep the memories you have of Don close to your hearts. Thank you for allowing me the...Read More » ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Becky Borel - Indianapolis, IN

“Dear the Hunter family, May god take good care of "Pooch". My Grandmother Marine (Kennedy) was a sister to Dorothy's Father. I have a few pictures of...Read More » ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Jeff Dole - Avon, IN

“Jill I am so sorry about the loss of your father and know how special he was to you. May God bless you and your family and peace during this time of...Read More » ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Jeff Klaisner - Hoffman Estates, IL

“This is a difficult time for all who were blessed to know "Pooch? I myself was looking forward to getting to know him better as my father-in-law and...Read More » ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Ken Becker - IL

“IT WAS FUN WORKING WITH POOCH AT WESTERN ELECTRIC CO PLANT ON SHADELAND AVE. WE MADE 5 MILLION TELEPHONES A YEAR USING UP TO 15,000 EMPLOYEES. THESE...Read More » ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: JOE LANCELLO - INDIANAPOLIS, IN

“Dianne: Thank you for sharing Pooch with his real estate family. This really seems strange responding to something for Pooch on a computer! I know...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Beth Blake - Indianapolis, IN

“What a great gift Pooch was to all those who knew him! An incredible man who seemed somehow to make time for everyone and every good thing. His...Read More » ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: James Aikman - Ann Arbor, MI

“Dianne- I'm so sorry to read of Pooch's passing. He was truely one of a kind, a pure joy to know, and to work with. ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Steve Zintel - Carmel, IN

“My deepest condolences to Dianne, Karen, Jill, Trey and the entire Hunter family. Pooch was a great man to all, a professional, and he had a...Read More » ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Steve Baird - Clearwater, FL

“Dear Karen and family, Please accept the condolences of your Indianapolis City Ballet family. ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Indianapolis City Ballet - IN

“I worked with pooch on the political action committee for MIBOR. He was a mentor to me. He had a way to interview political candidates that was...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Larry Mitchell - Indianapolis, IN

“Dear Diane, Karen, Jill, Trey and all of Pooch's grandchildren and great grandchild: It is with great sorrow we learned of Pooch's sudden death....Read More » ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Bill Fortune & Joe Blakley - IN

“Dear Hunter Family, There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and...Read More » ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Flanner and Buchanan - IN


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Don F. "Pooch" Hunter, Indianapolis, was born in 1926, and passed away November 28, 2011, one day before his 85th birthday.

During his long life he contributed heart and soul to many community endeavors and fought for helpless animals as the Past President and board member of the "Home for Friendless Animals".
Throughout his long and successful career as a broker and owner of Pooch Hunter Real Estate, Past President and longtime board member of MIBOR, he was recognized through many esteemed awards such as MIBOR Realtor of the Year, State of Indiana Realtor of the Year, and the Bud Tucker Community Service Award.

Pooch served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corp in World War II and played drums in the Marine Corp dance band. He married Dianne Adams in 1977, who survives him. He is also survived by children, Karen Schmoll, Jill Hunter, Trey Howe; grandsons, Ian Hunter Schmoll, Nicholas and Zachary Gentile; and granddaughter, Heather Lynn Grilley. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Hunter; sister, Shirley Hunter; son, Greg Hunter; and brother, Jack Hunter.

His three year old great granddaughter, Rya Grilley, lovingly calls him "Granich Poops" also great grandchildren, Amanda Hunter, Keegan Howe. Pooch was much more than a loving husband, father, and loyal friend to many.

Services will be private. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011, at Flanner and Buchanan – Broad Ripple, 1305 East Broad Ripple Avenue. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Home for Friendless Animals, 7649 West 200 South Waynetown, IN 47990-8180.

You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story.

Sincerely,

-Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan