Franklin Otto Huber

Franklin Otto Huber, age 76, of rural Alma, WI died surrounded by his loving family on January 12, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Frank was born on November 4, 1936 on the family farm near Tell to Reinhold and Lavina (Kurtzweg) Huber. He was a graduate of Alma High School and continued his education at Winona State. He then spent his lifetime on the farm. He was united in marriage to Marian Hartman on June 20, 1959, where together, they raised six sons. While engaged in his lifelong love of farming, Frank was active in civic affairs, serving on the Alma Area School and Buffalo Electric Boards. He also continued his love of sports, playing city team baseball and basketball. He was an active and faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church, serving on the church council and participating on the dart ball team. Frank shared his love of music and dancing with his wife and many grandchildren through his playing of the concertina, which he started playing at the age of eight. He formed his own band and performed at many local events. In later years, Frank took his small band and played at many nursing homes. Frank will be sadly missed but his spirit will live on through all that knew him. He will be remembered as a soft spoken, gentle man, with a good sense of humor. Frank loved all, and all loved Frank. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marian; his sons, Thomas (Sheila), Jonathan (Karla), James (Cindy), Anthony (Jennifer) all of rural Alma and Matthew (Lazaro) of Honolulu, HI; ten grandchildren, Alexander, Larissa, Dustin, Mitchell, Cody, Catlin, Allison, Tiffany, Lindsey and Whitley; sister, Lorna (John) Lisowski of Alma; also by several nieces, nephews other relatives, friends and Caio Porto, exchange student of Sao Palo, Brazil. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by one son, David. A celebration of Frank's life will be held Saturday, January 19 at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma with Pastor Joel Bacon officiating. A time of visitation and support for Frank's family will be held on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service at 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will follow at Tell Cemetery. Following the graveside services, all are invited to an open house celebration of Frank's life at the American Legion hall in Alma. Talbot Family Funeral Homes, Alma Chapel, assisted with arrangements. Please share your memories or offer your condolences at www.talbotfuneralhomes.com