Businessman. A genius at inventing automotive-related devices, he invented the first rapid battery charger in 1936. After inventing an auto wheel alignment system in 1946 that was sold throughout the world, he founded Hunter Engineering. He served as President of the West Central County Association, was on the board of Washington University, and was honorary consul to Belgium for St. Louis. He was credited with over 40 United States. and foreign patents for equipment used in the automotive business. (bio by: Connie Nisinger)