William J. Huber Sr.

William J. Huber Sr., 77, of New Castle, died peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on August 8, 1947 in New Albany, IN, a son of the late Theodore Wayne and Georgia Lee (Owen) Huber. Bill was a dedicated family man, husband, father, grandfather, patriot, teacher, storyteller, family historian, and musician. He had an insatiable curiosity for learning and continued adding new knowledge and skills throughout his life. Bill came from a family legacy of military service, so in 1966, he joined the US Navy, serving three tours in Vietnam as a radioman first-class. Following his service in the Navy, Bill was an over-the-road truck driver for over 30 years and also drove a school bus. Bill never knew a stranger and made friends easily. He was always willing to help others. One of his proudest accomplishments was initiating the Safe Haven Baby Box installation on Fire Station 1 in New Castle. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, where he and Mary Nixon were married on December 7, 1968. They were members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg, Indiana, for many years. For the past 10 years, they have been active members of St. Anne Catholic Church in New Castle. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus in New Castle and a member of the American Legion. Bill was also a Ham Radio operator and an amateur photographer and was currently learning to play the piano. Those left to cherish Bill’s memory include his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Huber; three children, Regina (Mike) Soellner of Jasper, William J. Huber Jr. of Grasonville, MD, and Anne (Chris) Goble of New Castle; 10 grandchildren, Nick (Amy) Soellner, Tony Soellner, Audrey (Ivan) McBride, Hannah Soellner, Abby (Dylan) Bevins, Grace Soellner, Sam (Daphne) Goble, Isaac Goble, Joseph Huber, and Tyler Huber; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Marilyn Bline of Charlestown; two brothers, Mike (Janet) Huber of Lake Oswego, OR, and Jim (Gail) Huber of Marco Island, FL, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his stepmother, Henrietta Huber, and by a brother, Ted Huber. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, January 16, 2025, at St. Anne Catholic Church with Father Michael Prakasam officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anne Catholic Cemetery with Naval Military Burial Honors conducted by contingents from the US Navy, American Legion, and V.F.W. Friends may call from 5 – 8 pm on Wednesday at Sproles Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Tunnels To Towers Foundation by Clicking Here, the American Cancer Society by Clicking Here, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of William J. Huber Sr.

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William J. Huber Sr.

August 8, 1947 - January 11, 2025