Merriwell Huebing Obituary (1914

Merriwell E. Huebing, age 95, of Reedsburg, died on Friday, April 3, 2009 in the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. He was born on January 21, 1914 in Reedsburg, the son of Edmund and Bessie (Rose) Huebing. Merriwell was a 1932 graduate of Reedsburg High School. On June 9, 1939, he was married to the former Emilia C. "Mickey" Born. After high school, Merriwell worked at the Reedsburg Woolen Mill. He then worked at Badger Ordinance for many years and also operated Huebing's Tip Top Sports Shop. Lastly he worked as Industrial Development Coordinator for the City of Reedsburg until his retirement in 1982. Merriwell was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was proud to have built custom wildcat rifles. He was a member of the Reedsburg United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Emilia; three children: Rosemary Gilson, of Maryville, TN; Merriwell "Butch" (Mary) Huebing Jr., of Ocala, FL and Gary (Kathy) Huebing, of Baraboo; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and one brother: Lowell (Florence) Huebing, of Tuscon, AZ. He was preceded in death by two grandsons: Mark Gilson and Todd Huebing. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Reedsburg with Pastor David Farina officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Monday at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Reedsburg United Methodist Church would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Monday April 6, 2009 Tuesday April 7, 2009 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. Hoof Funeral Home United Methodist Church - Reedsburg