Gerald Edward Huber

Gerald Edward Huber, 80 years of age passed away quietly with his family by his side on Friday, September 16, 2016. He was born December 3, 1935 in Starlight, Indiana to the late Carl and Marcella (Stumler) Huber. Gerald was the former owner and operator of Huber’s Orchard and Winery. Gerald and his brother, Carl, worked side by side from a very young age as they built one of Indiana’s most historic family businesses now in its seventh generation. He was a past president of the Indiana Wine Guild, honorary graduate of Providence High School in 2014, a member of Air National Guard, St. John’s Catholic Church in Starlight, Indiana and Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Ritter Council #1221 in New Albany, Indiana. Along with his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his son, Gerald E. “Jerry” Huber, Jr; brothers, John “Donnie” Huber and Robert “Bob” Huber.

Survivors include wife of 55 years, Mary Jeanne (Schmitt) Huber; children, Ted (Dana), Tom (Amy), John (Samantha); siblings, Carl (Linda), Kenny (Judy), Kathleen Jacobi (Phil), Elaine Sprigler (Bill), Steve (Teresa); sister-in-law; Phyllis Huber; grandchildren, Morgan, Christian, Taylor, Blake, Ryan, and Ellie.

Visitation will be 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday and after 9:00 am Tuesday at Huber’s Plantation Hall, 19816 Huber Road, Starlight, Indiana 47106. His Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 8310 St. John Road, Floyds Knobs, Indiana with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Providence High School or Hosparus.

The family would like to thank all the love and support provided by the nurses and caregivers during his journey.

Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuneralservice.net.