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Huber, Joseph H. "JoJo" III,
60, died on July 27, 2015 in Starlight.
JoJo was born on March 21, 1955 in New Albany, IN to Bonnie (Kruer) Huber Naville and the late Joseph H. Huber Jr., founder of Joe Huber Family Farm and Restaurant. The oldest of five children, he was raised on the family farm in Starlight. A 1973 Flaget High School graduate, JoJo went on to earn an agricultural economics degree from Purdue University. As an avid entrepreneur, he dedicated his career to the family business, establishing and growing a family-friendly farm and restaurant business for many generations of family visitors to enjoy and create memories.
JoJo was actively involved in the family's support for the WHAS Crusade for Children that his father had started many years ago. He was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and he engineered the Starlight daylily gardens where the beautiful flowers still bloom daily. Aside from the passion for his family, he loved to escape to island life and any opportunity to captain a boat on open water. He will be greatly missed by so many who loved and knew him; but every time we put our feet in the sand, we will remember him and the love and joy he brought to us.
JoJo married his late wife, Kathryn M. "Kathy" Kirchgessner in September of 1974 and in 2008, two years after she lost her long battle with cancer, he assumed the proud role of grandpa to now five grandchildren who became his number one priority in his day-to-day life. During one of his tropical adventures he met a wonderful and loving partner in this mission, Deb Green.
JoJo is survived by his companion, Deb Green; son, Joseph H. Huber IV (Julianna), and daughters, Terra Huber Mahan (Travis) and Jenna Huber Clem (Matt); grandchildren, Clayton Huber, Ava and Jake Mahan, and Mac and Cannon Clem; sisters, Kimberly "Kimmy" Kaiser (Mike) and Beverly Engleman; brothers, Lewis Huber (Katie) and Charles "Chuck" Huber (Tracye); and many relatives and friends. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Norbert and Marcella Kirchgessner.
His visitation is 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015 and after 9 a.m. Friday at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150). His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (8310 St. John's Road, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119) with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Contributions in his memory may be made to WHAS Crusade for Children Endowment (520 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202).
To send a special message to his family, please visit www.newcomerfamily.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Huber
August 3, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the whole Huber family. He was part of a conference call called "The Gatekeepers", and He is a true Gatekeeper. I would appreciate a brother of his or someone from the family to please call me. Joey and I (Vic) would have not started this conference call if it was not for Joe. My son is also named Joseph and I also call him JoJo. I pray you all as I and all the members of The Gatekeepers team will always continue to celebrate the Life of this Great Brother and Man named JoJo Huber! Please need to talk to a family member, my number (323) 895-9617, Vic Asatourian
Mike Strizak
July 31, 2015
My condolences to the whole family. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Tony Mathis
July 31, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My deepest sympathy to all his family, friends, and fellow classmates from Flaget. JoJo wrote this just 3 weeks ago about his high school days: Some of the best years of my life were at Flaget. I think we all can attribute a lot of our success to Flaget and all involved from the students, alumni, faculty, administrators and many more who simply support Flaget and the morals and principals the school stands for still today. I remember a big smile, a baseball cap, and a fast car to get him to school on time! Joe helped make Flaget the special place that it was.
Melinda Cecil
July 30, 2015
My sincere condolences. My family and I love the Huber farm and have seen Joe working. My family lost our older brother suddenly about the age of Joe. I know the pain you all feel. My prayers are with you
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Paula Collingwood
July 30, 2015
Blessings and comfort to the entire Huber family. Such a loss. I am a long time customer of the Huber's Farm.
Steve Wallace
July 30, 2015
I worked for Joe over 30 years ago. He was always a great guy to be around, very easy going and a down to earth guy. My heart felt sympathies go out to the entire Huber family. The good Lord has his arm around each one of you at this time.
Joanne Koetter Gettelfinger
July 30, 2015
Prayers For all the Huber family.
deanne nance
July 30, 2015
Prayers for all of JoJo Huber's Family. So very sorry for your loss.
July 30, 2015
I am sending prayers and deepest condolences to all the HUBERS. I was so saddened to hear of his accident. His loss was a loss not only to the your life, but to the lives he touched outside of the farm.
God be with all of you.
July 30, 2015
Prayers and deepest sympathy to all of the Huber family.Debbie
July 29, 2015
Bev and Kim,
I was very sorry to learn about the loss of your brother. May God comfort you in this time. My prayers are for you and your family. Jan Hnat. (YMCA deep water)
mary Ann True
July 29, 2015
So, so sorry for All. Many Prayers.
Walter and Joyce Terrell
July 29, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Joe's family during this time of loss. Our prayers are certainly with this wonderful family and our wonderful neighbors.
Rita & Edwin Ward
July 29, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the Huber family.
July 29, 2015
I'm a former graduate of Flaget High class of '73.I'm terribly saddened by the tragic loss of Joe.He such a great friend.He had a wonderful personality and a great laugh!I knew someday that he great success on the family farm.So sorry that his life ended way to soon.My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Huber Family.May God Bless each and everyone of you.Sincere condolences.Paul Garr
Alex Knapp
July 29, 2015
Prayers going out to the whole Huber family. So sorry for your loss, he was a great man. Love you guys.
Conni Gesenhues
July 29, 2015
So sorry to hear of this tragedy. He will live in our hearts.
Kim Roerk
July 29, 2015
Prayers to all. This is such a big loss for the family and community. God bless you all.
Ill Sir Mel & Lady Nadine Stiles
July 29, 2015
Our sincere sympathy to the Huber family. We lived in the Knobs for many years.
Carolyn Riemann
July 29, 2015
Condolences to the whole Huber family and all friends and neighbors who thought so much of Jo-Jo through the years. I've known Jo-Jo since he was 11 years old and have watched him, his brothers and sisters grow to adulthood. The whole family have always felt like family to me.
Bro. Robert Arrowsmith, CFX
July 28, 2015
Joe was in the first class that I taught at Flaget High School. I have the fondest memories of Joe, and send my prayers to his family
July 28, 2015
The Huber family means so much to the Crusade, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-- The staff of the WHAS Crusade for Children
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