Norman Willis Hunter, age 90 of Bowling Green, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. He was born in Toledo, Ohio and was the son of Allen Willis Hunter and Dorothy Ruth (McNutt) Hunter. He is survived by son Kevin A. Hunter (Robbie) of Nashville, Tenn., daughter Becky S. Sergent (Don) of Bowling Green, and son Matthew T. Hunter (Carolyn) of Birmingham, Al. Also surviving are brothers-in-law, Steve Horvath (Celeste), Terry Horvath, and sister-in-law Jacqueline King. He was a very loving grandfather to 5 grandchildren: Charlie Hunter (Stephanie), Richard Hunter, Brian Sergent (Kathy), Allen Hunter, and Samantha Jackson (Brett), and one step-grandchild, Charlotte Brockman. He was a very proud great grandfather to Nolan, Emma and Leah Sergent. He is also survived by nieces, Kathy Stagg, Karen Tabor (Don), Kristen Gardner (Bill), Heather Varela (Franklin) and Nicole Horvath and Nephews Barry John Hunter (Crystal) and Christopher Neiman (Maggie). He is survived by great nieces and nephews, Paul and Amanda Tabor, Haley and Ryan Schwitzer, Mary and Emily Hunter, Sharon Satterfield, Cheyenne Lindsey and Rhema Neiman. Norman was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Ronna Lee (Smith) Hunter, sister-in-law Carol Stagg (Richard), niece Denise Lindsey (Todd), and brother Barry Edward Hunter (Patricia). Norman graduated from the University of Toledo, where he received his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and his doctoral degree. His first teaching position was in a two-room school in Erie, Michigan. He later taught high school chemistry at Whitmer High School in Toledo. Norman also taught part-time General Chemistry courses at the University of Toledo. During his years in Toledo, he was President of the Teacher Association of Washington Local Schools. After receiving his doctoral degree, he moved to Bowling Green, to teach Chemistry at Western Kentucky University. Norman instituted the “Toledo Exam” at WKU to help incoming freshmen find the best chemistry course to start with during their first year of college. He also started the first “History of Chemistry” course. While he was doing research, he was able to interview Dorothy Hodgkin, who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1964. Norman was a co-author of Chemistry Lab Manual along with two other professors. Norman achieved a rank of full professor and was an emeritus professor. Norman was a member of the Faculty Senate at WKU and many other committees in the Chemistry Department and College. He was a member of the American Chemical Society and presented many programs throughout many states. Norman and his wife were faithful members of State Street United Methodist Church for about 35 years. Both Norman and his wife worked with the American Heart Association and American Cancer Society. Both Norman and his wife were regional coordinators for EF (Educational Foundation), placing and hosting foreign exchange students for close to 25 years. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM Saturday, September 11, 2021 at J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel.