James Francis Huch, age 90, passed away on April 24, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty, children Cathy (Frank) Brewer, Richard (Mark) Huch, Jeanne (Shawn) Ryan, grandchildren Ellen (Joseph) Bradley, Brian Huch, Scott Huch, Sophie Ryan, great granddaughter Cora Jo Bradley, brother Earl (Lois) Huch, and daughter-in-law Kaye Huch. He is preceded in death by his son James Robert Huch, parents Otto and Amy Huch, and brothers Otto Huch, Jr. and Harold Huch.
Born July 1930 in Red Bud Illinois, Jim served his country during the Korean War as a Naval Seaman aboard the USS Shenandoah. He returned to St. Louis, Missouri where he met and married the love of his life, Betty. Jim retired from his 35-year career with Santa Fe Railroad and pursued his passion for travel and spending time with his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren. He was loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral Service Monday, May 3 at 10 am, visitation at 9:30 am at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., followed by burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Jim’s name to the charity of your choice.
Mr Huch, as I called him for most of my life, had a huge role in my life as our families lived next door to each other for many many years. My parents were friends of “Betty and Jim” as they called them and they shared the love of square dancing, camping and grown up parties. We (my sister and me) were lucky enough to grow up with Bob, Cath, Rick and Jean. I couldn’t imagine my childhood without living next to the Huch’s. Mr. Huch was funny and gruff at the same time. He BBQed and loved his dogs, each of them. He loved his kids and his wife so very much! My memories of Mr. Huch will always make me smile. I send love and sympathy to his beautiful family.
Mr Huch, as I called him for most of my life, had a huge role in my life as our families lived next door to each other for many many years. My parents were friends of “Betty and Jim” as they called them and they shared the love of square dancing, camping and grown up parties. We (my sister and me) were lucky enough to grow up with Bob, Cath, Rick and Jean. I couldn’t imagine my childhood without living next to the Huch’s. Mr. Huch was funny and gruff at the same time. He BBQed and loved his dogs, each of them. He loved his kids and his wife so very much! My memories of Mr. Huch will always make me smile. I send love and sympathy to his beautiful family.
Earl, I’m so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my heart and in my prayers! Love, Lynnette
Earl, I’m so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my heart and in my prayers! Love, Lynnette
Keeping you and your family in my heart and in my prayers. Love, Lynnette
Keeping you and your family in my heart and in my prayers. Love, Lynnette
Earl, Don and I are so sorry for the loss of your brother. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love you much!
Earl, Don and I are so sorry for the loss of your brother. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love you much!
Jim was blessed with a wonderful family.
A great husband, father and grandfather.
My thoughts are with all that loved him.
Peace and sympathy to the Huch Family.
Jim was blessed with a wonderful family.
A great husband, father and grandfather.
My thoughts are with all that loved him.
Peace and sympathy to the Huch Family.
Deepest sympathies Rick, thinking of you. May perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace.
Deepest sympathies Rick, thinking of you. May perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace.
So sorry for the loss of Jim. Prayers to all of your family.
So sorry for the loss of Jim. Prayers to all of your family.