David Hunt

David Miller Hunt, 91, of Green Valley, AZ and Rochester, MN passed away in AZ with his family gathered on November 23, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents Desmond and Clara Hunt and in-laws Dayton and Thelma Davies. Dave was a steadfast man with high integrity and a life well-lived.

Born in Rochester, MN in 1933, Dave met the love of his life, Sherrill (Davies) in high school. They were blessed with 68 years of marriage and three children. Dave attended Rochester Jr College and finished at the U of MN with his Law degree. He practiced law in Rochester for over 40 years, first joining his father Desmond in practice, and later in his own practice.

Dave had strong passions, among them his family and friends, Arizona sunsets, and Pickleball. He was known as Spinner Dave on the courts and was a pioneer in the sport. As a snowbird in Arizona, a favorite ritual was feeding the birds, sipping on a Manhattan, and watching the sunset turn the mountains pink.

Dave and Sherrill were blessed with many life-long friends, enjoying sporting events, cabin visits, and trips abroad together. An avid Gopher fan, they would travel to bowl games while wintering in his beloved Green Valley. But his family was most special to him. He was a generous father, grand-father and great grand-father, instilling his strong values that live on in his family.

Dave is survived by wife Sherrill, and children Marti Hunt (Rob Donnelly), Charles Hunt, Sarah (Steve) Berg, grandchildren Trevor (Jenny) Hunt, Brandon Hunt, Graham Hunt (Emily), Andy (Cait) Berg, Tanner Berg, great grand-children Dory Berg and Rowan Hunt, and sister JoAnn Billings and her children.

Visitation will be at 10:30 AM followed by a celebration of Dave's life at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Ranfranz and Vine Remembrance and Reception Centre (5482 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901), with visitation from 10:30 AM until beginning of the service. A luncheon will follow the service. A private inurnment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Mayo Clinic Hope Fund (https://give.mayoclinic.org/give/617659/#!/donation/checkout), Harmony Area Historical Society (https://www.exploreharmony.com/harmony-area-historical-society), or Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (https://www.desertmuseum.org/support/ongoing/donate.php). The family will also donate to various Pickleball associations in honor of Spinner Dave.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hunt family.