Leonard Romaine Hunter Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Leonard Romaine Hunter of Independence, Iowa, whose life came to an end on November 1, 2024 at the age of 102, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John H. Hunter and Bertha B. Hunter (VanLaningham); his wife Margaret E. Coons; his children, Leonard Jr. (Butch), Gary, Greg and Sandra Lappe; his granddaughters, Lisa Hunter and Brenda Main; his siblings, Alfred Cunningham, Lucile Connell and Winifred Bateman; and his son-in-law Kenneth Monahan.

He is survived by: his children, Sharon Main (Wilbur) of Independence, IA, Judy Ball of Ryan, IA, Pamela Monahan, Becky Norris (Bob) of Queen Creek, AZ. and Michael Hunter (Diane) of Queen Creek, AZ.; his sister Leota Reed; his children-in-law, Colleen Hunter (Butch), Penny Donnelly (Gary) and James Lappe Sr. (Sandra); and his friends, Bill, Lynn Isham, Pete and Liola Ciesielski. He is also survived by Twenty-five grandchildren, Fifty-six great-grandchildren, Thirty-seven great- great-grandchildren, Sixteen step-grandchildren, Eleven step great-great-grandchildren.

Leonard along with his son Greg were both inducted into the Independence Motor Speedway Hall Of Fame in 2018, recognizing their contributions to the sport.