Thomas Ridley Huber's Obituary
Thomas Ridley Huber, 69, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 peacefully at home with his loving family by his side after a lengthy illness. Tom’s family and friends will have a celebration of life, Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Manchester Sportsman Club, 8501 Grossman Road, Manchester, MI 48158.
He was born on September 13, 1954, in Jackson, Michigan to Robert and Yvonne (Merriman) Huber. Tom married the love of his life, Judy Oliver, in 1992, in Manchester, Michigan. They had over 30 wonderful years together, until her passing in 2023. He will be remembered for his love of life and enjoying entertaining family and friends. Tom loved to have a good time. He is a graduate of Manchester High School, class of 1972. Tom owned the Irish Hills Meats and Hubie’s Jerky Store for many years. He was affectionately known to family and friends as “Hubie”, “Grandpa Tom” and “Uncle Tom”. Tom enjoyed cooking, especially his famous prime rib and jerky. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. His name sakes being – Ridley Jean Huber and Thomas James Larson to proudly carry on his name. Tom’s family would like to thank Gene Kemeter, who generously donated his kidney, so Tom could be with them for 14 more years. He will greatly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Tom is survived by his step sons, Geoffrey (Cheryl) Oliver and Reid (Amy) Oliver; siblings, Robert (Wendi) Huber and sister-in-law, Sheri Huber; grandchildren, Natasha (Kyle Nadolski) Oliver, Elexis (Jose Martinez) Oliver, Madison (Sebastian) Trout, Cody Oliver, Kyla (Garrett) Marion and Ella (Jesse Wood) Oliver; great grandchildren, Vanessa, Liam, Mason and Grace; nieces, Krysta (Sam Pope) Huber and Karli Huber; nephews, Ben (Sage) Huber and Jared (Sarah) Huber, great nieces and nephews, Arden, Lelah, Easton, Everhett and Ridley Huber . He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judith Huber; brother, Jan Huber; aunts Joan Walz and Margaret Lee Huber and a nephew, Jason Huber.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee. Please leave a message of comfort for Tom’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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