Tech. Sgt. Lester A. Huffenberger USAF, Ret.

Tech. Sgt. Lester A. Huffenberger, USAF, Ret., died Friday morning, April 11, 2008, in Union Hospital. He was born March 30, 1919, in Springfield, Ohio, to Berge A. Huffenberger and Gertrude Jordan Huffenberger. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mary E. Craffets Huffenberger; a daughter, Sue Boehler and her husband Chuck of Terre Haute; three sons, Roger Huffenberger and his wife Flo of Cannon City, Colorado, John Huffenberger and his wife Elaine of Denison, Texas, and Michael Huffenberger and his wife Michelle of Midlothian, Texas; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one sister.Lester was a graduate of Springfield (Ohio) High School and with his military career was a veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He also had worked for and retired from the Pillsbury Company.Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2008, in Calvary Cemetery with Father Richard Kaley officiating. Military Graveside Honors will be provided by VFW Post 972 and the U.S. Air Force. There is no visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street. The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.Wabash Valley