Thomas Huber

Thomas R. Huber, 69, died Sunday, April 4, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. with a vigil at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Thomas was born November 27, 1940 to Thomas and Mildred Huber in Storm Lake. He graduate from St. Mary’s High School and then earned his BA from Buena Vista University. Thomas taught English for over 34 years, lastly in the Des Moines Public Schools. Following retirement, he owned Heirlooms by Design and Outstamping Designs, both in Valley Junction.

Thomas was a member of the Des Moines Education Association, West Des Moines Community Improvement Committee, Wakonda Club, and Embassy Club. He was President Elect of the Historic Valley Junction Board of Directors and Past President of Powell 3 Association.

Thomas’s greatest joy was watching his grandsons play baseball, football, and wrestling.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Marj; children, Andrew (Carol) Huber and Angela (Dan) McClelland; step-son, Rod (Sara) Hagan; grandchildren, Will and Anna Huber, Gregory, Carson, and Brady Hagan, and Ryan and Max McClelland; brother, Rich (Marty) Huber; and many beloved friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to DMARC Food Pantry, an organization that Thomas held dear.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cassie and Deb, nurses from Hospice of Central Iowa, for their wonderful support and loving care.

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