Alexander - Louis R. Huber, 83, of Alexander, an insurance underwriter for Glens Falls Insurance Company and the Home Insurance Company, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center.
Mr. Huber was born August 1, 1931 in Batavia, a son of the late Louis B. and Florence Marie Painter Huber.
A 1949 graduate of Alexander High School, he graduated Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Business Administration in 1955. A dedicated and faithful member of St. Mary's Church in Batavia he was a member of Our Lady of Batavia Council, Knights of Columbus and the Father Vincent R. Capodanno 4th degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus. He collected farm tractors and enjoyed going to auctions and flea markets to add to his collectibles. Louis also volunteered his time at St. Mary's Church working Bingo.
He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1955-1957.
He is survived by his brother, Joseph (Loretta) Huber of Alexander; his sister-in-law, Marcia Huber of Alexander; nieces, Florence (Patrick) Nolan of Alexander, Felissa (Malcolm) Ferrell of North Carolina and Staci (Robert) James of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; his nephew, David V. Huber II of Alexander and six great-nieces and great-nephews.
He predeceased by his brother David V. Huber.
Friends may call on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Members of the Our Lady of Batavia Council will hold a prayer service on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Grand View Cemetery.
Please consider memorials to Our Lady of Batavia Council #11728, Knights of Columbus, in care of 51 Vernon Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020 or to HomeCare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Suite #6, Batavia, New York 14020.
