Earl Louis Hunsaker

Earl Hunsaker of Royal Oak, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2019. Earl was born June 2, 1933, to Albert and Clara (Holton) Hunsaker of Monmouth, Illinois. Earl is survived by his nephews; Michael (Cheryl) Frommann, Richard Frommann and James (Melissa) Frommann; as well as eight great nieces and nephews and three great, great nephews. Earl is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty (Frommann) Hunsaker; and his brother Glenn Hunsaker. Earl earned his Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Education from Western Illinois University. He was hired in 1955 by Madison Heights High School, where he taught English, Literature and Theater. Earl and Betty met early in their careers at Madison Heights, and were married soon after. Teaching was Earl’s passion and he was very devoted to his students. After teaching for 31 years, Earl retired in 1986. Earl and Betty loved to travel and they enjoyed antiquing and visiting historic sites. Earl lived in his home in Royal Oak at Coventry Park for 48 years, and developed close ties with his neighbors, who became family. He recently moved to Three Rivers, Michigan. Two memorial services will be held, first at Cana Lutheran Church 2119 Catalpa Drive, Berkley, MI 48072 on December 1, 2019 at 1:00 PM and second on December 7, 2019 at noon at the Masonic Lodge in Mattawan, MI located at 25347 Front Ave. Guests will be welcomed by family for luncheons following both memorial services. Times will be updated and posted on the website listed below. If you wish to make a donation in Earl’s honor, we suggest the Cana Lutheran Church in Berkley located at 2119 Catalpa Drive, Berkley, MI 48072. Cremation has taken place per Earl’s wishes. The family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087. Please visit Earl’s website for memorial ceremony details and to leave a memory for the family at www.avinkcremation.com.