John W. Huber Jr., mason, avid outdoorsman
John W. Huber Jr., 70, of Milton, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at Delaware Hospice Center. He was born April 22, 1953, in Olney, Md., son of Eleanor Huber of Westminster, Md., and the late John W. Huber Sr.
John graduated from Westminster High School Class of 1971. He was a brick and stone mason by trade and dedicated many years to his career. An avid outdoorsman, John loved to hunt and fish. His green thumb was evidenced by his beautiful gardens and meticulously kept yard. John had a true passion for studying Civil War history and spent many years participating in several reenactments. He was a talented artist who was always sketching, and one could always find his drawings lying around, left like surprise gifts. He was a lover of all animals and truly enjoyed the many creatures in his care. John had an incomparable sense of humor; he relished playing jokes and pranks, and had a way of teasing that was always good-natured. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, Daddy John, and friend who will live on forever in our hearts and memories.
John was preceded in death by his father, John W. Huber Sr.; and his brother, Walter Huber. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Barbara Marsh Huber of Milton; his children, Zachary Ward (Lisa) of Manchester, Md., and Lauren Shahan (Lee) of Hartly; his stepchildren, Billy Hocker (Annie) of Rehoboth Beach, and Beth Wright (Jevon) of Gainesville, Va.; his grandchildren, Kylie, Jaxson, Will, Jaylen and Jace; his sister, Pamela Huber Schaeffer (Noah) of Westminster, Md.; his brother, Bruce Huber (Teresa) of Westminster; his niece, Heather; and many other nieces, nephews, extended family, and close friends.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 8, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes.
Visit John’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.
