Gordon B. Huber, 75, of Wiscasset, died Aug. 22 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
He was born in Rockland on March 13, 1933, a son of Paul H. and Elinor F. (Caine) Huber.
He traveled with his family before settling in Wiscasset where they ran a dairy farm. He graduated from Wiscasset Academy in 1951. He was employed delivering milk in the area before being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he taught cross country skiing. On Oct. 19, 1957 he married Sally A. Lewis. He was employed by Calderwood Baking Co. delivering bread from Southport to Alna and J & P Market, now known as Quik Stop. In 1964 he purchased Colby’s Market which became Huber’s Market and was the first store in the area to have Italians and pizza. He also owned and operated Huber’s Restaurant next door to the market for many years. He was a big supporter of the Wiscasset High School “School to Work” program, working with many young people and adults. He enlarged the store in 1980 and retired in January of 2007 when he sold the business. He and his wife Sally spent the last two winters in Florida.
He was a member of the Masons Lincoln Lodge #3 of Wiscasset, Wiscasset Fire Society, Bath Elks Lodge #934 in Bath, and St. Philips Episcopal Church in Wiscasset. He was a 3rd Selectman of Wiscasset in the 1960s and 70s, and served on the Wiscasset Appeals Board for various terms where he was well respected for his community service.
He enjoyed his family, especially his five grandchildren, camping, traveling, dancing and playing cards. Gordon was always willing to help a friend in need.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sally A. Huber of Wiscasset; four sons, Michael Huber and wife Jean of Wiscasset, Matthew Huber of Wiscasset, Nathan Huber and companion Lindsay Tardif of Norman, Okla., and Andrew Huber and wife Pam of Evansville, Ind.; one sister, Francis Harris and husband James of Cary, N.C.; two brothers, Paul Huber of Jefferson, and Wilbur Ross Huber, Sr. of Cathedral City, Cal.; five grandchildren, Ashley Huber and fiancé David McKellar of Wiscasset, Timothy Huber of Wiscasset, Devin Huber, Aric Huber, and Jesse Huber, all of Evansville, Ind., and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service with a Masonic Service 4 p.m., Wed., Aug. 27 at the Wiscasset High School with Rev. Nancy Platt officiating. A gathering of family and friends will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wiscasset Alumni Scholarship Fund, c/o Sara George, 16 Willow Lane, Wiscasset, ME 04578 or Wiscasset Community Center Vocational Award, c/o Wiscasset Community Center, 242 Gardiner Rd., Wiscasset, 04578.
Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St., Wiscasset.
