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John James Huber - Class Of 1941 VIEW PROFILE

John James Huber


John James Huber

John J. Huber, 82, of 23700 Marquette St., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, in his home in the care of his family. John was a lifelong resident of South Bend, IN., and a renowned fisherman in the Michiana Steelheaders Club.

John was born on June 12, 1923, and grew up of Scott St. in South Bend as a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mr. Huber entered the United States Army in 1941 where he served as a Second Lieutenant in the Special Forces. He was severely wounded at the front lines on Feb. 3rd in France in 1945, in a heroic action, and received the French Croix DeGuerre medal of honor from General Charles DeGaulle. He also won three Bronz Stars, a Silver Star and the Purple Heart. Upon returning to South Bend, John worked for and retired from the Shultz and Birch Company of Chicago, Ill.

John is survived by his loving wife, Merle (Howard) Huber of 32 years; his daughter, Rebecca Folk and her husband, Bob; two step-sons, Edward Gordon and his wife, Beth, and Tom Gordon and his wife, Darlene. John also has two grandchildren, Ryan Folk and Phillip Gordon; and two sisters, Jeanette Orlowski and Rosemary Sergeant. John had two brothers who preceded him in death, Joesph Huber and Francis Huber. Rebecca's mother, MAry Jane (Eaglesfield) Huber, also preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, in the Kaniewski Funeral HOme, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. with military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 11 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.

 

07/24/2022 EJS



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