Esther Huber

Esther was the beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Huber; devoted sister of John (Pat) Merli, Josephine (the late Ed) Ficke, and Mary Ann Merli; cherished aunt, great-aunt, great-grand aunt, and a friend to many in her lifetime. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Gertrude Merli, and her siblings Theresa (the late Bill) Tourville, Richard (Wilma) Merli, and Gus (the late Sharon) Merli.

Esther was well-known for many years as a swim instructor at the YWCA on South Kingshighway. She was a long time parishioner of the Church of the Magdalen in South Saint Louis, and was active in their Women's Organization. She loved animals, flowers, and luaus. She had a beautiful singing voice and loved to sing along with Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. She helped raise all her nieces and nephews and they all loved her very much. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She and her husband, Bill, owned several boats and loved to go boating. She was an avid walker and stayed fit well into her 80's. She especially loved her dogs, Dusty, Little Bits, Pricot, Chance, and Peanut.

Visitation will be Monday, June 5, from 9-11am at Church of the Magdalen, 4924 Bancroft at South Kingshighway 63109. Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow at 11am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Esther's memory to the Church of the Magdalen would be greatly appreciated by her family.

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