HUEBNER - Mr. George Huebner, 80 years, of the Spalding district passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon. George was born on November 28, 1931 at Watson to Fredrick and Melita (nee Hoffman) Huebner. He grew up in the Spalding area and attended Clearview School. He lived his entire life in the Spalding area, only leaving a few winters to work in Ontario and British Columbia. George, along with his father and his brother cleared the land on the original homestead and established a permanent home for themselves. On April 21, 1964 George married Marian Pappenfus in Annaheim. They began their married life together at Spalding where they constructed a new home and raised their family. George operated his farm and remained active with his land until the end of his life. For many years he worked with two caterpillars, clearing land in the area. He loved 小蓝视频 outdoors and his hobbies reflected that. George enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycles, hunting, fishing, piloting his own plane and collecting firearms. He was active in the political party of his choice. George's family and especially his grandchildren were very important to him and he loved when they could spend time together. He enjoyed fishing and hunting trips with his family and followed his grandchildren's activities. His constant companion was his dog "Jill". George enjoyed the friendships he made in the Fellowship. George and Marian liked to travel with their motor home, travelling across western Canada and the western United States and into Mexico. George's family understood he was a "prickly marshmallow" and there are those who are fortunate enough to understand what that means. George was strong, active and healthy right up until February when he became ill. George will be lovingly remembered by four of his children, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren: Lisa Huebner (Craig Pozniak) and family Amy Huebner (Justin) and daughter Emma, and Chad Romanski, all of Saskatoon; Sandy (Selmar) Odelein of Quill Lake and family Scott (Amy) Odelein and children Paiton and Kabrie of Humboldt, Courtney Odelein of Vancouver and Josh Odelein and Connor Odelein, both of Quill Lake; Becky (Scott) Witt and daughter Jorja of Kerrobert; and Gene Huebner (Danielle Bryant) of Grande Prairie, AB. He was predeceased by his parents, Fredrick and Melita Huebner; wife, Marian Huebner (2002); son, George Huebner Jr. (1970); and brother, Victor Huebner. The Lutheran Funeral Service for George was held on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church, Spalding officiated by Ken Neumann. Others taking part in the service were: organist, Marilyn Jackson; scripture readers, Jack Ramler and Mark Huebner; words of remembrance, Gene Huebner; and urn bearers were George's seven grandchildren. Interment followed in the Clearview Cemetery. Memorial donations in George's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt , SK.
