John E. Huck RACINE – John E. Huck, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. He was born in Hannibal, MO on December 8, 1961, the son of William and Marcia (nee: Bethke) Huck. He graduated from JI Case High School in 1980. John had a number of passions in his life. He was able to express himself as an artist and photographer. He also loved the freedom of being on his Harley and treasured every opportunity to see a Bruce Springsteen concert. In addition to his parents, Bill and Marcia Huck, John is survived by his sisters and brothers, Barbara (Robert) Witek of Racine, Patricia (Robin Bartlet) Huck of Burbank, WA, Mary (John Reidenbach) Huck, Michael (Patti Kunicki) Huck both of Racine, Joseph (Victor Montes) Huck of Fort Lauderdale, FL., James (Paula) Huck, Robert (Teresa Calliari) Huck and David Huck all of Racine; his dear nieces, Cathy (Kevin) Gabbey, Nora Witek, Lauren Allar, Ashley (Adam) Stefka, Megan (Tim Rachal) Huck, Amber Pesce and Amy Zeiger and Angela Zeiger; great nephew and great niece, Collin and Morgan Gabbey; sister-in-law, Carol Kenyon; as well as his special friends, Victor Cera and Scotty O. John was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; his brother, Matthew Huck and his nephew, Kevin Witek. Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (6400 Spring St.) on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. for the celebration of his funeral Mass and honoring his life with Rev. Terrance Huebner officiating. There will be a visitation in the church from 9-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to NAMI of Racine or HALO. Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home 4600 County Line Road, Racine, WI 53403 262-552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com
Died unexpectantly of an apparent suicide at Shooters in Racine. This information was put here to help increase the awareness of the prevelance of suicide not to tarnish his memory. Lets become more active in the its prevention. Learn about the signs and symtoms. Support the mental health and suicide prevention programs in your area.
Published in Racine Journal Times on Feb. 28, 2014