Leonard Huber

Leonard Eldon Huber, Marine fighter pilot, rodeo rider, banker, tennis player and beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, flew his last flight to his maker on Oct. 7, 2022 at 91 years of age. He lived a full and adventurous life, leaving in his wake, the world a better place. He was a gentleman and a gentle man and a proven leader. Friends saw him as a role model in many ways, especially on how to age with grace and vitality. Generosity was important to him and throughout his life he shared his life's blessings with family and many friends, never wanting anyone to be in need.

After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Business Administration, Leonard joined the U.S. Marines as a fighter pilot and flight instructor, achieving the rank of Major. Following the Marines, he had a long and successful career in the banking industry through executive positions at First National Bank of Dallas, First International Banc Shares, the InterFirst Banks in San Antonio, the Federal Home Loan Bank, American Federal Bank, and Franklin Federal Bankcorp.

In the 1990s Leonard met and married his wife, Karen. They built their home in the Hill Country west of Austin, which they enjoyed with their German Shorthaired Pointers, Ami, Jag, and Cookie. They traveled the world together with family and friends, visiting Africa, Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, South America, the Caribbean, and Hawaii. Leonard was also an avid tennis player and enjoyed playing at World of Tennis in Lakeway, and Wednesday lunches with the tennis gang for the last 25 years.

Awaiting on this earth to join him in the future are his wife, Karen; his son Wayne and wife Linda; daughter Cindy Wells and husband James; grandsons Brian Huber, Aaron Wells and wife Caren, Alex Wells, Austin Wells and wife Abby; great grandson Nicolas Wells; an extended family of siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was proceeded in death by his mother, Lorine Orem, and father, Lovell Huber, and his beloved sister, Peggy Hill.

A Celebration of Leonard's life will be held Sunday, November 13, at 3 p.m. at Star Hill Ranch in Bee Cave TX. Leonard would want anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution to consider The American Cancer Society or the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio. Detailed information is available on Legacy.com.