Apr 30, 1942---Jan 26, 2025

Douglas E. Huber, age 82, finished running his race and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on January 26, 2025. He battled Parkinson’s Disease for nine years and Lewy Body Dementia for five years and his strength and determination carried him through until he determined when he had had ENOUGH.

Doug was born April 30, 1942, in Sioux City, IA, to Jack and Mildred Huber. At a very young age the family, which included Doug’s older brother Bob, moved to Omaha, Nebraska where they settled into the Benson neighborhood. Doug enjoyed all the benefits of a young boy in the 40’s and 50’s including boy scouts, school sports, and the antics of his beloved dog “Chipper”. Chipper’s reputation, which was legendary, included running onto the gym floor in the middle of one of Bob’s basketball games, and snatching and bringing home many kids’ hats and mittens to the family front porch. When Doug’s neighborhood friends came over to retrieve their belongings, they were invited in to watch the first color TV in the neighborhood.

Doug explored a number of avenues in education and employment and eventually settled into the electrical contracting field, first as an estimator, and later as a branch manager.

Doug was a man of honesty and integrity. He also had a special sense of humor. Always quick with a quip, he had many in his circle of customers, family and friends chuckling in appreciation. In fact, his future wife was heard to remark that she married him because he made her laugh.

On June 3, 1978, he married Denise (Reuter) Huber, in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The “cathedral” of rolling hills, tall pines and a beautiful lake was such a memorable setting that the couple returned every five years to celebrate their anniversaries, up to and including their twenty-fifth.

The couple bought a home in the Rockbrook neighborhood in Omaha, where their daughter, Annette Lee, was born in 1980. Doug absolutely loved being a dad, managing the Omaha office of Commonwealth Electric, Cornhusker Football, playing in tennis and golf leagues, and all the duties included in being a homeowner, including playing golf with Denise as she was determined to learn the sport.

In 1985 the family of three moved to Phoenix, Arizona to be closer to Doug’s family, who had all migrated there for the warm winters. He quickly found a job in electrical sales, Annette started kindergarten, and Denise got involved in neighborhood activities. After four years of delightful winters and record high heat summers, the Midwest's four seasons was beckoning them “home”.

The family moved to Kansas in 1990, eventually settling in Whispering Hills, Lenexa, where they established a network of life-long friends, deep roots, and memories to last a lifetime. Doug was highly successful working again in sales, serving the best electrical contractors in Kansas City until he retired in 2016. It was there that we adopted “Buddy”, a beagleschnauzer mix, who quickly became “Doug’s dog” and brought him countless hours of enjoyment. He remained active in tennis and golf, and a new activity called “Rock Steady Boxing” to counter-act the effects of Parkinson’s Disease.

Doug’s surviving family includes his wife, Denise, and his daughter, Annette, his cherished grandsons, Andrew Talley and Samuel Farr, and sisters in law Nancy Huber and Diane (Bill) Bayless, brothers in law David (Kathy) Reuter and Dan Reuter. Many dear cousins, nieces and nephews will miss him as well.

A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025.  Specific details to follow and will be updated on the Porter Funeral Home website and feel free to email mrchipper1@hotmail.com for information.

If you would like to donate in memory of Doug, these two organizations provided tremendous help in navigating his diseases: 1) https://www.lbda.org/Click on Donate and follow the prompts. 2) https://kuendowment.org/Click on Ways to Give/Areas of Support/Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

The shelter where we adopted his beloved “Buddy” is Prairie Paws Animal Shelter in Ottawa, KS: https://www.prairiepaws.org/Click on Make A Donation and follow the prompts.



Condolences

Marlene Galus Jan 27, 2025

Friend ,Lansing ,Michigan

Dear Denise and family... My heartfelt condolences to you and yours. Yes, at peace at last. Hugs, prayers and songs!

Denise Huber Jan 28, 2025

spouse ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Facebook, emails and phone calls are all wonderful, and I do hope that those who knew and loved Doug will leave a message here as well, as it will be here permanently. There WILL me a celebration of his life sometime this spring and we will keep this site updated. Or send a quick email to Doug's address; mrchipper1@hotmail.com to be sure to get an invite. There WILL be golf involved, his favorite foods and music. Thank you all for the outpouring of love and support and especially your prayers. It's Our Father who has held us up through all of this.

Sheri Porter Jan 28, 2025

Friend ,Lenexa ,Kansas

We have lost a champion of a man. Your tender loving care was miraculous and Jesus- led. My prayers of peace and healing for you, Annie and extended family will continue. Much love to you all.

ANN NEILSON Jan 28, 2025

Denise and family, Our deepest condolences. Doug was a wonderful man and always had a smile and a laugh when he came to tennis at Overland Park Racquet Club. May your memories keep Doug in your hearts forever. OPRC Staff

Diane Snyder Jan 28, 2025

Former co-worker of Denise. ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Denise ( and Annie) My heart goes out to you. This has been quite the journey for you and Doug on all levels and I’m thankful he is at peace. Your devotion to him and his care was such a gift . His journey has ended and a new one for you begins- learning how to pick up the pieces without him physically here. May Doug’s quips and the ensuing laughter remain in your ears and hearts to help ride the waves of grief and sorrow. I’ll check in with you in a week or two. Sending big hugs, Diane S.

Debbie Dotts Jan 28, 2025

Sister in Christ ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Wow, I can’t believe he is gone! His obituary is wonderful and I enjoyed learning new things about Doug. I will treasure the memory of the afternoon with you and Doug in Dec. Doug was such a strong, strong willed man. He was also very blessed to have you as his wife and companion. I will be back in KC the 2nd week of April and look forward to seeing you. Much love, Debbie.

Belinda & Russ Ewy Jan 28, 2025

friend & neighbor ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Denise, Doug was the sweetest man. He was always so kind and nice to Russ and me. He made me laugh too. I was in awe of his character; despite all that was thrown at him he seemed to find the good and the humor in life. That’s a sign of a true stand-up guy. He will be so missed. You and Doug were the kind of couple we all wished we could be…God is keeping him safe and healthy and happy for you. I’m praying for your peace and comfort now. I wish I was there right now so I could hug you. Love Belinda

Ed & Jan Cheeney Jan 29, 2025

Long time friends of Denise ,Aguanga ,California

Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family Denise. We were just talking about Lewie Body Dementia the other night with friends. My dad has Parkinson’s along with Lupis now. We know how he struggled with the Parkinson’s, it is a battle. Know our prayers are coming your way.

Judy Sundberg Feb 01, 2025

Friend ,Omaha ,Nebraska

Denise, I was just now getting to Friday’s Newspaper when I came across the notice regarding Doug’s passing. I remember that he had been courageously fighting his diseases and I am happy that he is now no longer suffering. I will send you an email shortly. Wow, time certainly is flying by. Love you.

Carol Hottman Feb 01, 2025

Friend ,Shawnee ,Kansas

The last time we saw Doug, he was sporting a t-shirt that said. “ I support fast women” It was from the days when our daughter was racing cycles on a pro level. Doug and Denise were always a very generous couple and they donated much to causes we cared deeply about. You could always count on Doug to give a huge bear hug and a giggle or two. He must have been an extraordinary husband, because the love Denise showered on him during the tough years was an example to all of us of what loving someone, in sickness or health, is supposed to look like. God bless! Carol and Donavon

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