Robert Y. Huber

Robert Y. Huber, 95, Wyomissing, passed away peacefully at The Manor at Market Square, Reading, Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born in Robesonia, he was a son of the late George M. and Pearl Irene (Yeager) Huber. He was married to the late Mabel (Swartz) Huber.

A graduate of the former Robesonia High School, Bob served our nation valiantly in the US Army's 104th Infantry Division, "The Timberwolves," during WWII. He attended Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute and worked for 45 years as a machinist for Textile Machine Works/Rockwell International, Wyomissing, retiring in 1986.

Family always came first for Bob, and he was very involved in activities with his children and grandchildren. He was extremely likeable and outgoing, always enjoying time with his family and many friends. His leisure time activities included watching sports, reading, and a good swim in the summer.

Bob was a very proud Veteran, speaking often to groups and at veteran's reunions, and publishing numerous articles in the Reading Eagle about his wartime experiences. He also traveled extensively, including yearly Timberwolf reunions and six trips through the battlefields of Europe.

Bob was active in Scouting and remained active in his church, Calvary United Methodist, Wyomissing, where he was a Sunday School teacher, active in the church's Seniors Group, Lay Leader and on various committees.

Bob is survived by a son, Robert G. Huber, husband of Catherine, a daughter Judith A. Hirneisen, wife of Glenn. Also survived by four grandchildren: Daniel Huber, Isabel Planton, Joshua Hirneisen and Rebecca Henry; and two great-grandchildren: Joshua Hirneisen, Jr. and Kalea Huber.

In addition to his wife, Bob was predeceased by two brothers: Harold and Richard.

A visitation will be held Sunday evening, May 12, 2019, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611. On Monday morning, May 13, 2019, a final visitation will be held from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 831 N. Wyomissing Blvd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, immediately followed by a Celebration of Bob's life. A burial will take place at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Township with military honors.

Donations in Bob's honor may be made to Calvary UMC church at the address above. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.