Richard W. "Dick" HUFFMAN

Richard HUFFMAN Obituary

HUFFMAN Richard "Dick" W. Richard "Dick" W. Huffman, age 82, of Waterville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born February 28, 1928, in Toledo to Weir C. and Hazel E. (Wright) Huffman. Dick's career began as a teacher for Glendale Elementary in Toledo. Dick was employed with the Maumee City Schools for over 30 years, as a principal of Wayne Trail Elementary and director of special education. After retirement, Dick worked for Funk-Luedke as an office manager and served as a job coach for the Zepf Center. He was a past president of the Ohio District Elementary Principals Association. Dick served on Maumee City Council for 12 years. A faithful man, Dick was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Maumee for over 60 years where he served as a Trustee, Vestryman and volunteered at the rummage sale. He was a director of the YMCA day camp "Club Adventure," member of the Maumee Elks and very active with the Miata Club. Dick loved antiques and wood working, he and wife, Mary Lou ran the "Wood-N-Stuff" Antiques store on River Road. Dick and Mary Lou were also active with the Maumee Civic Theatre and Waterville Playshop. Dick loved to cook and dance but the greatest love and soulmate of his life was his wife, Mary Lou. The widower of Mary Lou (Woods) Huffman, Dick is survived by his children, Joseph (Joyce) Thorpe, Scott (Karen) Huffman, Terri Huffman, Kim (Richard) Biddle, Thomas (Sherri) Huffman and Beth (Todd) Finical; 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Dick was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Rodriguez and brother, Dean Huffman. Family and friends may visit Sunday, May 23, 2010, from 2-8 pm and Monday, May 24, 2010, from 4-8 pm in the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at 11:00 am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 310 Elizabeth Street, Maumee. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Maumee. The family requests memorial donations to St. Paul's Episcopal Church. www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Blade from May 22 to May 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard HUFFMAN

10 Entries

May 29, 2010

Scott, Joe, Tom Terri, Kim and Beth,
I remember growing up on Orchard View, playing Little baseball and White Birch Lodge. Your parents were always there. What Ii remember most though is the day he caught my brother spitting in the school and he made him fill a paper cup full of spit. He was fair and funny. He will be missed.
Mike Sass
Sevierville, TN

Ralph Heuerman

May 26, 2010

Most Sorry that Jan and I were traveling. Dick will always be present in my mind, especially when I remember my old ice route, My Grandmothers house, Collin and Parkers where I interned and the Corner of Congress.
Our Libbey High Class reunions will miss a solid worker. But, memories live on longer than the body. Farewell-Dick til we dance again. Ralph Heuerman

Lori Steele Gillespie

May 25, 2010

Sorry to hear about Mr. Huffman's passing. I was a student at Wayne Trail during the 70's and have fond memories of him.

Barb Winger Hupp

May 23, 2010

Terri & Kim,
Sorry to hear about your dad.What a great dad! I would love to see you however I am out of town this week.You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Barb Feehrmeyer

May 23, 2010

I worked with Dick as a couselor for the YMCA Club Adventure program. What a great time we all had! The memories from those years remain strong and always bring a smile. Dick had such positive influences on so many people over the years. A great tribute to a great man!

May 23, 2010

I was a student at Wayne Trail Elementary in the 70's and can remember riding my bike past his house. It was orange. Funny how things like that from youth stick with you. - Tracey (Spross) Keaton - Toledo, OH.

S Jones

May 23, 2010

My condolences goes out to the Huffman family. Mr.Huffman was one of my teachers at Glendale school.

Steve Pauken

May 23, 2010

Dick was a good friend and a valued colleague as we served together on Maumee City Council. Our condolences to the Huffman family, Dick's life was one of service to the entire community and to his family. We will remember him fondly.

Steve & Peggy Pauken

Judith Kabat Cross

May 23, 2010

Dick and Mary Lou were both dear friends of our family. As my school principal, he was a postive influence in my formative years. Joe, Scott, Terri, Kim, Tom and Beth you should be very proud of all that your Dad accomplished in his life. He will be missed.

May 22, 2010

sorry to hear of Mr.Huffmans passing, a former student of Glendale school

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