Huebert, Gerald Henry (1932 - 2021)

HUEBERT, MUMM, CHRISTENSEN, LEINEN, RISK, GESSERT, HERMELING

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/9/2021 at 17:46:46

Name of deceased: Gerald Henry Huebert

Aged: 88 yrs, 9 mo, 13 days

Residence: Rose Vista Nursing Home, Woodbine, Harrison County, IA

Born: Nov. 18, 1932; Portsmouth, Shelby County, IA

Died: Aug. 31, 2021; Rose Vista Nursing Home, Woodbine, Harrison County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, Sep. 4, 2021; St Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Portsmouth, IA

Survived by: Wife of 63 years, Betty, of Portsmouth, IA; children, Dan Huebert (friend, Rachelle Bradley) of Persia, IA, Mike Huebert of Persia, IA, Dennis Huebert (spouse, Jeana) of Denison, IA, Deb (spouse, Dean) Gessert of Harlan, IA, Diane (spouse, Steve) Mumm of Portsmouth, IA, and Janice Christensen (friend, Gary Stolz) of Earling, IA; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; brother, Neil Huebert (spouse, Cherylene) of Panama, IA; sister-in-law, Sharon Huebert of Omaha, NE; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Henry and Gertrude (nee Leinen) Huebert; twin brothers, Damian (as an infant) and Dal Huebert; sisters, Verda Mae Huebert and Karen Risk (and Karen’s spouse, Bob); grandson, David Christensen; great-granddaughter, Kenadie Gessert

Education: Attended and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Portsmouth, IA, Class of 1951

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Catholic Church; member, St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Portsmouth, IA and was active in the 3 communities he lived in. While in Portsmouth, he sang in the choir, had been on the parish council and was a CCD teacher.

Military service: Drafted into the U. S. Army; served from 1953 – 1955, during the Korean War

Marriage: Elizabeth “Betty” Hermeling; Oct. 7, 1957; St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, IA

Employment: Farmer; originally they farmed southwest of Panama, IA and, in March 1965, moved to a farm northwest of Westphalia, IA. In March 1973, they moved to their present farm. Over the years, they raised cattle, milked cows, and raised turkeys and chickens; he also drove truck for Panama Grain Elevator and Oppold Lumber. Gerry retired from farming in 2000. He also had a roofing business from 1962 to 1992, and a fencing business in a 5-county area until 2013.

Hobbies/Interests: Member, Portsmouth American Legion Post #547; enjoyed dancing with Betty, going to collectors shows, and displaying their collectables. For 10 years, he was Santa Claus for the town of Panama and made appearances at the local schools and homes. Gerry also was editor for 12 years for the “Ye Ole Fence Post” newsletter and the Hawkeye Barbed Wire Collectors Association.

Sources: foutsfuneralhome.com