Robert M. "Red" Huber, 76, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center.

Red was born January 19, 1933, in Evansville, Indiana, to Chris and Ruth (Metz) Huber. Red was a 1950 graduate of Bosse High School and attended Evansville College. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Red was an Elder at Cullen Avenue Christian Church and Crossroads Christian Church for over 20 years. He also attended First Christian Church in Newburgh. Red was a founder and long time member of East Side Optimist Club. He was an avid golfer with two holes-in-one to his credit. Red owned and operated Red Huber Motors at Riverside Dr. and Grand Ave. He also worked at Hendrickson & Sons Motors in Boonville and Evansville Chrysler-Plymouth until 1991 in which after he retired.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy (Hendricks) Huber of Evansville, IN; daughter, Beth Huber Schaffer and her children, Abigail, Madeleine and Claire Margaret Schaffer, all of Evansville, IN; son, Chris Huber, his wife Rachel Reiners and their children Anne, Elizabeth, C. J. and Luis Huber and Calvin Jorgensen, all of Evansville, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Mary Ruth Shackelford, a brother, Kenneth "Chris" Huber, a nephew, Randy Huber and an infant granddaughter, Sarah Katherine Huber.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to the Physicians and the Staff of 5 South, Cardiac ICU unit and the Respiratory Therapists at St. Mary's Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Crossroads Christian Church, 10800 Lincoln Avenue, Newburgh, with Pastor Brad Ferris and Dan Hendricks officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, January 1, 2010, at Boone Funeral Home - East Chapel, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville. Friends may call again from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Crossroads Christian Church.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Sonlight Academy/Ministries, PO Box 8031, Evansville, Indiana 47716-8031.

December 31, 2009
Dear Dorthy, I am so sorry for your loss. Red was such a dear friend. We had a great time when we worked together reminiscing of old family times. Red new my family growing up. You and your family will be in my prayers. May God Bless you and keep you. Steve Pirnat, Evansville, Indiana

December 31, 2009
Dorothy, you have my deepest sympathy. I didn't know Red very well, but he always had a smile and was very pleasant each time that I saw him. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Connie Koch Salvat

December 31, 2009
Red will be greatly missed. His charming smile and quick wit always drew people to him. He and Dorothy have been a model in how to have an enduring, loving marriage. Our prayers will be with your family. Carl, Jan, and Katie Clayton