Stephen Hunt, age 68, of Brooklyn Center, MN, died Thursday, July 11, 2019, at his residence.

Stephen Edison Hunt, the son of Jack Hunt and Sylvia Manly, was born March 24, 1951, in Seattle, WA.  At a young age, they moved to the Minneapolis, MN, area. He was raised by Sylvia and Leonard Wadena and his first 10 years of life were spent the same as any other young rambunctious boy, but a pedestrian/car accident left Steve with a brain injury.  From that point on Steve faced many physical and health challenges which required additional care.  Over the years, he made his home in several different group homes through Opportunity Partners in the metro area.  Steve enjoyed the friends he made and the caregivers who provided him with excellent care.  They all became like family, with one in particular, Doug, who was always there for Steve.  Anyone who knew Stephen, knew he liked to keep busy. He worked various jobs in assembly and loved being able to deliver the local newspaper in Minneapolis.

Stephen's love of people was evident daily, as he enjoyed visiting, especially if that visit included a knock-knock joke or two.  He could light up the room with his huge smile, contagious laugh and a fun-loving pat on the head.  Stephen looked forward to spending a couple weeks in the summer and a few days over Christmas every year with his sister, Nette and her family in the Naytahwaush area.  His goal was always to build his own log cabin and live next to Nette.  Although that dream never materialized, he was able to make his own pair of snowshoes which he was very proud of.  Steve had many hobbies which included league bowling, camping, fishing and his love for Science Fiction, both comic books and on television.  He also enjoyed dressing up for the May-Day parade, annual trips to the Renaissance Festival and the many trips he took with the group home to places like Denmark and Graceland.  When he was younger, he was nominated as the Naytahwaush softball team mascot, being their greatest fan.  Steve had a heart of gold and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Stephen is survived by his brothers: William Wadena of Minneapolis, MN, Donald Hunt of Mahnomen, MN, and Leonard Wadena of Naytahwaush, MN; sister, Lynette (Joel) Londo of Naytahwaush; brothers-in-law: Bob Biskey of Andover, MN, David Deegan of Mahnomen, and LeRoy Anderson of California; brother-in Christ, Doug (Jennifer) Annette of St. Anthony, MN; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvia & Leonard Wadena, and Jack Hunt; two sisters, Jody and Ethel "Tinker"; brother, Kenneth; and brother-in-law, Earl Hoagland.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN, with visitation being held one-hour prior to the service at the church. Local Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 19, 2019 at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Naytahwaush, MN. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at the Free Gospel Alliance Cemetery, Naytahwaush, MN.