Kenneth E. Huebner

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Kenneth Huebner Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Kenneth E. Huebner
Start: 2018-01-06T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-01-06T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Browning-Forshay Funeral Home - Hawthorne

Kenneth E. Huebner

Kenneth E. Huebner, age 73, of Montague, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Born and raised in Garfield, Kenneth resided in Vernon most of his life, later moving to Milford, PA and then Montague, NJ. Kenneth worked as a phys-ed teacher at both Garfield and Vernon High School for many years, where he coached varsity baseball, and women's basketball. An accomplished baseball player himself, Kenneth played 9 years of professional baseball with the Kansas City Royals and Philadelphia Phillies Totals Organizations. Prior to that he played for Florida Southern College where he was inducted into their Hall of Fame. After his professional career, he played in the Met League for the Clifton Phillies and was inducted into both the Garfield High School and Met League Hall of Fame. Kenneth E. Huebner was the beloved father of Kenneth M. Huebner and his partner Joseph Adams of Hawthorne, and Lauren Williams and her partner Kenyon Carter of Roselle. Loving grandfather of Chase Williams and Kenyon Carter, Jr. Dear brother of Carol Kress and her husband Tony of Montvale. Beloved uncle of Amy Kress and Amanda Kress. Cremation has been private. A celebration of Kenneth's life will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ, with a memorial service starting at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vernon Township Scholarship Fund and mailed to Vernon Township School District, P.O. Box 99, Vernon, NJ 07462. Please place "Coach Huebner Scholarship" in the check memo. (www.browningforshay.com)

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Jan. 4, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Huebner

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Dick purcell

December 29, 2022

Ken if you were playing baseball today you would be a millionaire many times over. Dick Purcell

Vince Masucci

June 23, 2021

A great person,a friend, and remembered as an awesome athlete.As a baseball player Ken was one of the best at Garfield high school. He played the game so smooth and made it look easy.I got to see him play in Omaha with the Royals and what an great feeling knowing he was from my home town.Ken rest in peace.

Michael DeVita

May 27, 2018

I had Coach Huebner as my gym teacher as a freshman which was his first year back at GHS after retiring from his minor league career. I was lucky enough to have him two of the next three years as well. Always seemed like a really good guy who cared about his students. Sad to hear he passed at an age that today is not considered that old.

Kenneth Domonkos

February 15, 2018

While reading my Baseball America today, I read about the passing of Ken Huebner. I first met him when I was 9 years old and he was playing for Garfield High School. He became my first baseball real life hero that day. I followed his Minor League career in the Sporting News and later saw him play in the Metropolitan League for the Clifton Phillies.
To complete the circle, I played against him one time in the Vernon Men's Softball League.
Rest In Peace, Ken. You inspired me and I am sure many others to play baseball - a game that can be played by anyone irregardless of your size.

January 11, 2018

Ken was introduced to me by his sister Carol in the early 70s. He was obviously a great athlete all his life. He could hit a baseball as hard and as far as anyone. He was an RBI machine. Ken's father and I always talked baseball when I saw him. Everyone was very proud of him. He was special and will be missed. Dick Purcell

Bob Seelogy

January 9, 2018

Ken Huebner was my gym teacher at Garfield High. A great guy and a great teacher. Very caring person. God Bless You.

January 6, 2018

Kenneth, Lauren and Families, So sorry to hear that your dad passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Love, Bob, Sue and Shane

Lynn Green

January 5, 2018

Kenny, I will love and cherish you until we see each other again.

Lynn Green

January 5, 2018

My deepest condolences to Lauren, Kenneth, Chase, Kenyon and family. It is a tragic loss of a loving father, grandfather, brother and my friend. He talked about everyone all the time and sent pictures of his family time with you.
I thank our good Lord for baseball, otherwise we would never have met. He was an awesome player and a warm and loving person.
This spring will be 51 years since I met Kenny in Spartanburg, SC and he has been in my heart all these years and will forever be safely tucked away there.
I will always love and miss you Kenny.

Tom Cangialosi

January 4, 2018

Ken Huebner was the greatest athlete to ever play sports at Garfield High School. He will be remembered as a dedicated teacher and coach at GHS. He was a fun guy with stories about his college and professional years. He will be missed and I hope they are ready for him in heaven. He will bring fun times to that group.

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