Joseph E. “Big Joe” Huber, 82, of Easton, MO passed away June 5, 2023.
He was born on March 7, 1941, to John E. and Velma Lee (Shipley) Huber in Saxton, MO. Big Joe grew up in rural Easton, MO where he attended school.
On November 26, 1966, he was united in marriage to Charlene A. Morgan. After their marriage they lived on the family farm where they made their home. Big Joe retired from Wire Rope in St. Joseph in 2006. After his retirement he became a Master Craftsman Golfsmith and enjoyed building and repairing golf clubs. He was a jack of all trades, doing everything from electrical to woodworking. Big Joe loved being outside working in his yard and garden and golfing. Most of all he loved his family.
He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Bishop LeBlond 5067 Chapter Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th Degree Knight and volunteered for several of their events and helped out wherever he was needed. He was also a member of the Fairview Golf course where he served as a marshal.
Big Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ernest Huber; sister Anna Smith and brother-in-law Bob Smith. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Charlene Huber; children Christie Ottinger and husband Doug, and Joe Huber and wife Angie; grandchildren Johnathan, Duncan, Joseph, and Destiny; brother John Huber and wife Linnie; sister Shirley Keyes and husband Rodney; sisters-in-law Linda Huber, Audrey Payne and husband Larry, and Beckie Miller and husband Ed; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Rosary: 6:00 p.m. with Visitation following until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 12th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Easton, MO.
Private burial St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Easton, MO.
