Fred Huber

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Mr. Fred L. Huber, 71, Greencastle, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

Born October 18, 1939 in Indianapolis, he was the son of A.A. and Ellen (Steele) Huber. He was a 1957 graduate of Roachdale High School and attended DePauw University.

He married Elaine M. (McBride) Huber on May 15, 1959 and she survives.

Fred owned and operated A.A. Huber & Sons, Greencastle, until his retirement in 2002. He was a member of the Murat Shrine; Scottish Rite; and a 50-year member of the Roachdale Masonic Lodge. Fred was an avid golfer and sponsored an annual golf tournament to benefit Putnam County Family Support Services. He was also a benefactor to the Away Home Shelter, Greencastle.

Survivors include his wife Elaine; children Frederick Shane Huber of Greencastle, Shawn Elaine Benetti of Zionsville and Peter (Jennifer) Huber of Zionsville; sister Nancy Huber of Greencastle; and five grandchildren, Wade and Trevor Huber, Meagan Benetti and Grace and Evan Huber.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary Huber.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home with Pastor Alan Small officiating. Burial will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-8 p.m. Friday.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Family Support Services, 22 W. Washington St. Greencastle, IN 46135.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.bittlesandhurt.com.