Huebert, Neil Urban (1944 - 2023)

HUEBERT, LEINEN, KRAMER, SORENSEN, O’BRIEN, FERGUSON, SMITH, RISK

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 7/4/2023 at 17:48:28

Name of deceased: Neil Urban Huebert

Aged: 78 yrs, 4 mo, 25 days

Residence: Panama, Shelby County, IA

Born: Dec. 13, 1944; location not provided

Died: May 8, 2023; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, May 15, 2023; St. Mary’s of the Assumption, Panama, IA; burial was at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Panama, IA.

Survived by: Wife of 44 years, Cherylene; daughters, Darcy (spouse, Dave) Kramer of Omaha, NE, Michelle (spouse, Corey) Sorensen of Harlan, IA, and Denise (spouse, Dustin) O’Brien of Glidden, IA; grandchildren, Macie (spouse, Luke) Ferguson, Braxton Kramer, Dustin O’Brien Jr. (spouse, Lexi) and Mariah Kramer; great- grandchildren, Henry and Elowynn Ferguson; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Henry Jr. and Gertrude (nee Leinen) Huebert; son, Chad; sisters, Verda Mae and Karen; brothers, Gerald, Dallan, and Damian; brothers-in-law, Gary Smith, and Robert Risk; sister-in-law, Phyllis (“Tiny”) Smith; nephews, Troy and Trent Smith

Education: Attended St. Mary’s Grade and High School, Panama, IA and graduated with the Class of 1963

Religious affiliation: Lifelong member of St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church, Panama, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Cherylene Smith; May 3, 1969; no location provided

Employment: Helped his father farm and also helped his father and uncle on fencing jobs. In 1963, Neil joined his oldest brother, Gerald, in the roofing business, known as Huebert Brothers. He also did truck driving for several truckers in the area and worked for the railroad. In the 1970’s, Neil and his brother began cutting down and removing trees. He also took the job of opening graves for St. Mary’s Parish. Neil loved farming more than any other job he ever did which is why he did it for 57 years. It brought him so much happiness to put the crops in and to harvest, and he loved black Angus cattle and took pride in his herd.

Hobbies/Interests: He was a great welder there wasn’t anything he couldn’t make or fix; mostly, he loved spending time with his family.

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com