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Herbert Huffman Obituary

HUFFMAN, HERBERT J. Herbert J Huffman, aged 91, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin; and also by two brothers and one sister. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Jacqueline; children, Jeffrey (Donna) Huffman, Carol (Duane) Dykhouse, Alan Huffman, Randall Huffman, Patrick (Susan) Huffman and Kristine (Joe) Fifelski; 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Leon (Iris) St. Lawrence. Herbert proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army and was a proud bakery business owner. He was an avid pool player, loved to bowl and play golf. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday at 1 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Church,1630 Godfrey SW, with Fr Stephen Dudek officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family at the church on Saturday from 12-1 PM prior to the service and at the luncheon to be served immediately after the service in the Holy Name of Jesus gymnasium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press on Jan. 26, 2014.

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Mary Chachulski Streb

January 28, 2014

words can not tell you how sad I feel for your family I think of you often and keep you all in my heart and in my prayers

January 27, 2014

I am so sorry to hear this. Went to school with Alan and my mother worked for Herb in the bakery. Thoughts and prayers for the Huffman family.
Cheryl Cook-Harris

Deb (Einig) Lamb

January 27, 2014

Randy & family,

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad. Keeping all in my thoughts & prayers.

January 26, 2014

bob flory i bowled with herb at fairlanes in grandville years ago. great guy and a good bowler we won a couple of champinships with him.

January 26, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss.

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