James Alan Hunsicker

James A. Hunsicker, 80, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully late Friday afternoon, December 23, 2022, at his home after a sudden illness.
   Born on April 15, 1942, in Cleveland, OH the son of Harold Yundt and Alice Margaret (Kerns) Hunsicker.   He attended Rhodes High School in Cleveland, OH and graduated from Ken High School in New Kensington, PA. He later went on to earn a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.  Jim worked at New Departure-Hyatt Inc. (a Division of General Motors) as an engineer for over 30 years.
   His family will remember him as a talented musician since his high school days, his instrument being the clarinet, and how over the years he had been involved with 3 community bands; the Northcoast Band, the Vermilion Band and the Vacationland Band for many years.  Jim also enjoyed cycling and had been a member of the "Firelands Wheels" for quite some time.  He found great comfort in being in the outdoors, going on walks, cross-country skiing and any other activities that dealt with taking in nature and his surroundings.
   He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, of Sandusky,  where he sand in the choir, served on the Session Committee and as Treasurer for the church over the years. Jim was passionate about helping others both in and outside the church and volunteered with Serving our Seniors in delivering meals.
   Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lynn W. (Carlisle) Hunsicker; his two daughters, Julie A. (Phillip) Ideh of Baltimore, MD and Lisa L. (Jason) Printy of Port Clinton, OH; his two granddaughters;  two sisters, Patricia Tiito of Wheaton, IL and Susan (Richard) Dryburgh of Poland, OH; a brother-in-law, Vance (Bonnie) Carlisle of Monroeville, OH; and his nieces.
   He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Holly Hunsicker; a brother-in-law, Bruce Carlisle; and a nephew, Keith Dryburgh.
   Visitation will be held on Thursday afternoon, December 29, 2022, from 3-5 pm at the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, and on Friday morning, December 30, 2022, from 10 am until time of the funeral services at 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 265 Jackson Street, Sandusky.  Rev. Robert Bottoms officiating.  Entombment will be in the Meadow Green Memorial Park Mausoleum, in Huron.
   The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Care and Share, 241 Jackson St, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Serving Our Seniors, 310 E. Boalt St., Sandusky, OH 44870.
   Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Jim's family at davidfkoch.com.
 

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