Conan W. Hunsaker, 50, of Columbia, Illinois, born February 10, 1971 in Belleville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri.

Conan was an avid St. Louis Blues fan and fan of any sport that his children were playing. He loved music, watching movies with his kids-especially 80's movies, running, fishing, and playing golf. Most of all he loved being a dad and his love for God.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marceann Hunsaker, nee Beech.

Surviving are his loving wife of 20 years, Karen Hunsaker, nee Wallhermfechtel; his children, Conan "Michael" (Savannah) Hunsaker, currently serving in the Marine Corps - stationed in Hawaii, and Alexander, Madison, and Turner Hunsaker, all of Columbia, IL; his father, John J. Hunsaker of Red Bud, IL; two brothers, Jason and Noah Hunsaker, both of Red Bud, IL; a grandson, Elian Hunsaker; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dave and Charlotte Wallhermfechtel of St. Louis, MO; a sister-in-law, Denise Wallhermfechtel of St. Louis, MO; and a briother-in-law, Steve Wallhermfechtel of Kansas City, KS; Conan was also a dear cousin, nephew and friend.

Condolences may be expressed online at braunfh.com.

Memorials may be made to the Mandi Schwartz Foundation - founded by Conan's favorite Blues player, Jaden Schwartz.

Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois. Funeral services will follow ay 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Ben Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois.