Dennis Arthur Huber, 69
Dennis Arthur Huber, 69
Dennis Arthur Huber, 69, of Post Falls, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2014, following a lengthy illness.
He was born on Nov. 27, 1944, in Kellogg, Idaho, to Julius and Erma Huber. Dennis grew up in Post Falls and graduated from Post Falls High School in 1963. He attended North Idaho Junior College studying Liberal Arts. During his school years Dennis was active in sports which included lettering in both basketball and football. In 1963 he was a member of the state AA championship PFHS basketball team.
Dennis enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965. Following basic military training he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne and received advanced training as a paratrooper and cannoneer at Fort Bragg, Fort Sill and Fort Benning. He was deployed overseas to the Dominican Republic, serving as part of the Inter-American Peace Force and activated as a reservist in support of the Detroit Riots.
Following his military service, Dennis was employed by The Boeing Company in Renton, Wash., working in the production of the 707 series aircraft. Dennis returned to Post Falls in 1970 and worked at the Georgia Pacific (later Louisiana Pacific) local lumber mill.
Dennis enjoyed living in North Idaho and taking in all that the region offered. He enjoyed camping and fishing in the summer, and hunting big game with his family and friends in the fall. He was active in supporting youth sports. He coached baseball and basketball for the Post Falls Parks and Recreation programs. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 143 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3682.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his former spouse Charlotte Mixon, and four children: David, Suzie, Jolene, and Dan. He is also survived by his three brothers: Richard, James, and Dan.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude for the staff of the Spokane Veterans Hospital and Community Living Center who provided exceptional care and comfort for Dennis during his illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans Services (DAV) at www.dav.org.
At the request of Dennis, a memorial service will be scheduled for next summer on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River. Details will be provided at a later date. Please visit Dennis's online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.