Photo courtesy of Rivet Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. - Merrimack
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Mar 31, 1935 – Jan 5, 2024
Frederic R. Huber, 88, longtime resident of Merrimack, NH passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2024.
Born in Jersey City, NJ, on March 31st, 1935, he was one of two children to the late Frederic M. and Marguerite (Springstead) Huber. Raised in Franklin Lakes, NJ he graduated from Ramsey High School where he met the love of his life, Edna. They shared a love for traveling, many four-legged furry companions, and time with family and friends.
Fred received his Bachelor’s degree, in chemistry, from Bates College in Lewiston Maine. Beyond an education Fred gained lifelong friendships that he cherished until his last day. Before retirement, Fred was the President & CEO of Melamine Chemical in Baton Rouge, LA and prior had worked for many years as Executive Vice President of WR Grace in Nashua and Lexington Massachusetts.
Fred will be remembered for his love of photography, his enjoyment of sailing and boating on Moosehead Lake, Maine, a good round of golf, and of course a glass of Irish whisky. His stories, fierce love of Edna, and sharing of photographs will be missed by many.
Along with his parents, Fred was predeceased by his best friend and loving wife of 56 years, Edna (Busch) Huber.
He is survived by his sister, Marguerite; two daughters, Susan and Kim; six grandchildren, Andy, Kym, John, Devin, Morgan, and Dan; great grandson Jack. He will forever be loved and remembered by many.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, in Merrimack, NH. Visitation will be held for 10:00-11:00, with Pastor Annie speaking at 11:00. A procession will be led to Last Rest Cemetery in Merrimack, for a burial, immediately following the service.
For those who wish, memorial contributions in Fred’s memory can be made to Katahdin Cruises & Moosehead Marine Museum.
Donations can be made online at: www.katahdincruises.com
or by mailing a check to:
Katahdin Cruises & Moosehead Marine Museum
PO Box 1151 Greenville, ME 04441
Checks payable to: Moosehead Marine Museum
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Frank Kathy and DeSavino famil
January 18, 2024 | River Edge, NJ
Deepest condolences to Kim, Susan, Mari and family on Fred’s passing. He was my dad’s first cousin and a remarkable person. He will be missed by his many friends and family. May he Rest In Peace!
Arthur and Janice Philipps
January 11, 2024 | Staten Island, NY | Family
Fred was my father's first cousin and best man at his wedding. He took my father hunting many times. We, as kids, loved to visit him tn Franklin Lakes Fred's sense of humor was extraordinary. A very loving, generous, talented man. He will be missed by many. Prayers for his wonderful family and for his glorious resurrection.
Joanne Philipps Beagan
January 10, 2024 | Tinton Falls, NJ | Family
My condolences to Su and her family. I will miss the jokes Fred always sent to Su. She was always nice enough to share them with me. I used to look forward to reading them every day. My he find eternal peace and happiness with his wife in Heaven.
Ken Wright
January 10, 2024 | Raymond, NH | Acquaintance
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The McKeil Family
January 09, 2024 | Greenville, ME
Joining others in family & the Admiral in the sky to continue his love of sailing. May he always have "Fair Winds and Following Seas"!
We shared a love for Moosehead Lake Yacht Club as Past Commodores!
Juan Galan
January 09, 2024 | Coral Gables, FL | Friend
I worked with Fred for around twenty years or so and found him to be a fine friend, a caring husband and father and an excellent businessman. The world may now be a little less without him but Heaven is just that much better. And he's now back with the love of his life, his wife, Edna.
Roger and Ann Hart
Roger Hart
January 09, 2024 | Mt. Pleasant, SC | Friend
Fred was like a second father to me and my sister. We will miss him so much. Thanks for sharing him with us, Su and Kim!
Susan Pollard Spellman
January 09, 2024 | Auburn, ME | Friend
Kim and Sue, I can't remember all the loving stories my parents shared about your parents. They cherished them as friends and companions. We will mourn their loss and their light.
Carlene Desruisseaux (Poor)
January 08, 2024 | Merrimack | Friend
