Gordon L. Huber

October 6, 1933 - May 31, 2011

Gordon L. Huber, 77, of Janesville, WI passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center in Janesville. Gordon was born in Belvidere, IL on October 6, 1933, the son of Darwin and Kathryn (Letts) Huber. He was a graduate of Belvidere High School. From 1951 to 1957, he served in the U.S. Naval Seabees USNR and was stationed in Cuba and North Africa with mobile construction battalions. He married Miriam McLay on September 6, 1959. Gordon worked most of his adult life as an electrician for the last 25 years operating his own electrical contracting business in the Janesville area until retiring in January of 1996.

Gordon was a former member of the Belvidere Jaycees. He was a charter life member of the American Motorcyclist Association, a charter member of the American Gold Wing Association where he served as national vice president for 2 years and as a member of the board of directors for 10 years, was a member of the Retread Motorcycle Association for 23 years and of the Chicago Replicar Association since 1986. Gordon was a member of Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Church where he served on the board of trustees and enjoyed being with the Men’s Breakfast group. He formed and served as scout master of Troop 413 at the church. He served as scout committee member for Scout troop 540 at Faith Lutheran Church in Janesville. Gordon was a fan of British sport cars. At the time he met his future wife, he owned a MG TD. Later he built a replica of this MG TD and he and Miriam traveled in all of the 48 continental states and 3 provinces of Canada in this car. He was a longtime rider of touring motorcycles and toured many of the states with old high school friends and their wives. Gordon enjoyed spending winters in Arizona with Miriam where he was active in silversmith work as a hobby.

Surviving are his wife, Miriam Huber, 3 sons, Scott (Theresa) of Janesville, Robert of South Elgin, IL, Greg of Wisconsin Dells, WI, 8 grandchildren, Korinne, Kailey, Kloey, Kassidy, Kamryn, Alison, Adam and Zac. He is further survived by 2 brothers, Roger (Helen) of Belvidere, IL and Phillip of Cooksville, TN. His parents preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held at noon Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Church, 8605 County Road A East with Pastor Jamie Swanson officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Kienow-Hilt V.F.W. Post # 1621. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 3rd at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, 1010 N. Wright Rd., Janesville. A memorial fund will be established at a later date. Assisting the family is Henke-Clarson Funeral Home. www.henkeclarson.com.


Added: June 1st, 2011
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Gordon L. Huber

October 6, 1933 - May 31, 2011

Gordon L. Huber, 77, of Janesville, WI passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center in Janesville. Gordon was born in Belvidere, IL on October 6, 1933, the son of Darwin and Kathryn (Letts) Huber. He was a graduate of Belvidere High School. From 1951 to 1957, he served in the U.S. Naval Seabees USNR and was stationed in Cuba and North Africa with mobile construction battalions. He married Miriam McLay on September 6, 1959. Gordon worked most of his adult life as an electrician for the last 25 years operating his own electrical contracting business in the Janesville area until retiring in January of 1996.

Gordon was a former member of the Belvidere Jaycees. He was a charter life member of the American Motorcyclist Association, a charter member of the American Gold Wing Association where he served as national vice president for 2 years and as a member of the board of directors for 10 years, was a member of the Retread Motorcycle Association for 23 years and of the Chicago Replicar Association since 1986. Gordon was a member of Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Church where he served on the board of trustees and enjoyed being with the Men’s Breakfast group. He formed and served as scout master of Troop 413 at the church. He served as scout committee member for Scout troop 540 at Faith Lutheran Church in Janesville. Gordon was a fan of British sport cars. At the time he met his future wife, he owned a MG TD. Later he built a replica of this MG TD and he and Miriam traveled in all of the 48 continental states and 3 provinces of Canada in this car. He was a longtime rider of touring motorcycles and toured many of the states with old high school friends and their wives. Gordon enjoyed spending winters in Arizona with Miriam where he was active in silversmith work as a hobby.

Surviving are his wife, Miriam Huber, 3 sons, Scott (Theresa) of Janesville, Robert of South Elgin, IL, Greg of Wisconsin Dells, WI, 8 grandchildren, Korinne, Kailey, Kloey, Kassidy, Kamryn, Alison, Adam and Zac. He is further survived by 2 brothers, Roger (Helen) of Belvidere, IL and Phillip of Cooksville, TN. His parents preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held at noon Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Church, 8605 County Road A East with Pastor Jamie Swanson officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Kienow-Hilt V.F.W. Post # 1621. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 3rd at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, 1010 N. Wright Rd., Janesville. A memorial fund will be established at a later date. Assisting the family is Henke-Clarson Funeral Home. www.henkeclarson.com.


Added: June 1st, 2011

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