Hunter Haines, 81, a decorated veteran of two wars and longtime executive in publishing and other industries, died Monday in Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. A native of New York City, Mr. Haines graduated from Columbia University in 1937 before joining the publishing firm of Grolier Inc., where he became director of the Grolier Information Service. He joined the Army in 1941, and after serving in the Panama Canal Zone was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He was sent to Europe shortly after D-Day, and served as captain in the Sixth Armored Division. For his actions in the campaign through Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany he was awarded two Silver Stars for gallantry, the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge, among other honors. His wife, Ruth, said of his wartime achievements, “He was adventurous, but a very quiet man. He didn’t flaunt the things that he could do.” Mr. Haines was also an Army historian during the Korean War, writing the “day-to-day history” of events from his base in Yokohama. Upon returning to the United States after Korea, he settled with his family in Chicago and became vice president of research and development for a Grolier mail order division based in Mundelein. He later started his own management consulting firm in Northbrook. Mr. Haines was also managing director of the Collectibles and Platemakers Guild, a trade association he ran from his home in Northbrook. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Ann; a son, William; a sister; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Hanekamp Funeral Home, 385 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook. Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Giles Episcopal Church, 3025 Walters Ave., Northbrook.
