Charles (Chuck) Edward Hubauer

1931 - 2017

Charles (Chuck) Edward Hubauer
October 19, 1931 - April 7, 2017

Charles (Chuck/Coach) Hubauer passed away at his home in Helendale, CA on April 7, 2017 at the age of 85 and through God's grace has at last gone home. Chuck was born in Clarion, PA to Patrick and Mary Hubauer on October 19, 1931. He graduated from Clarion High School in 1951 and enlisted in the service that year. He proudly served 4 years as a Navy corpsman during the Korean war. On June 12, 1952, while in the service, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Clark. Upon returning to Clarion, he attended Clarion State College and in 1958 received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, and then in 1967 he earned his Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree from Redlands University. In 1959 they moved to Barstow, CA, where he began teaching at Barstow Junior High School, transferring to Barstow High School in 1967 where he began what was to become a very successful football coaching career. In 1972 he joined the coaching staff for one season at Barstow College then returned to Barstow High coaching. In 1976 he became the head football coach at JFK High School in Barstow and remained there until it merged with Barstow High, where he continued teaching and coaching. Barstow High enjoyed many winning seasons under Coach Hubauer's guidance. Chuck wore many hats during his years of teaching and, next to his coaching, two stood out for him, the time spent with students as a counselor and the Special Ed classes which included Down Syndrome children. When asked how he dealt with these very special children he replied "it takes lots of patience and lots of love." He is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Christine Hallenbeck, son Steven (Terri) Hubauer, stepdaughters Kristine McKeown and Lisa (Scott) Ross, grandchildren Carson and Casey Hubauer, Erin (Chris) Rhoades, Ben (Megan) Wolcot. Sarah (Clint) Seevers, Kinsey McKeown, great grandchildren Peyton and Carson Seevers. Sisters Maureen Schwabenbauger, Shirley Sheiminero and Sally Materelli Chuck was preceded in death by his first wife Mary, parents Patrick and Mary O'Brian Hubauer, and brothers Patrick, Robert and William. The Coach retired from Barstow High in 1991 and moved to Helendale, CA where he spent his time golfing, singing and enjoying friends. Chuck Hubauer was a "good man" who had a lasting influence on many of the lives he touched and he will be greatly missed by family, friends, former students and his golfing buddies. A Celebration of Life for Charles Hubauer will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 23, at the Silver Lakes Clubhouse, 27801 Mountain Springs Road, Helendale, 92342. In lieu of flowers, we request you consider making a donation to the Wounded Warrior Program. On April 24, at 2:15 PM, there is to be an interment ceremony at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA. Friends are welcome.