Larry Robert Huebner

The family of Larry R. Huebner both mourns his loss of life from among us here, as well as celebrates that he is now free of the many pains he suffered at the end of his life. Born in Waukesha, WI, on June 29, 1952, to Robert O. Huebner and Elaine Mavis (nee Meydam) Huebner, he left his earthly home on April 22, 2024, at Crossroads Care Center in Pewaukee after developing complications from a fall and a broken leg.

Larry graduated from South High School in Waukesha and continued on to Carroll College there, graduating with degrees in History and Political Science; he also entered Marquette University at the same time to fulfill the requirements for becoming commissioned as a Naval Officer in the USN. While at Carroll, he met another Carroll student, who became his future wife! He married Ingrid Udris, just one week after both graduated college and they set off to Newport, RI, for their first duty station. They finished his tour of duty in San Diego, CA, including a long over seas commitment in southeast Asia.

Ingrid and Larry returned home to Waukesha to be closer to their families, and Larry settled into a career using the Master’s degree he subsequently earned at UW-Milwaukee in Criminal Justice upon their return, working for many years in the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department. After 18 years there, he returned to Carroll College to earn a degree as a registered nurse, and finished out his career as a hospice nurse, a dialysis nurse, and a home health care nurse, among other specialties.

What made Larry so special was his absolute passion for his hobbies, one of which was stamp collecting. His love of philately grew, and he soon amassed not only a collection of American stamps, but stamps of Latvija as well. He received awards for his collections displayed most often here in Milwaukee at the MILCOPEX exhibitions each year, and continued to add to his treasures.  

Larry also became an avid hunter together with his father. They often traveled to western Wisconsin for one week trips to hunt ducks, geese, and turkeys. He was equally enamored with fishing (ANY kind of fishing!) and many of his and Ingrid’s vacations were spent fishing on Wisconsin’s small and beautiful northern lakes.

Larry’s other great passion was history—particular the history of the early United States and European countries. When he and Ingrid first attended a living history event in Greenbush, WI, he was smitten with the authenticity that showed the visitors exactly how life was lived in the U.S. back then. By the next year, Larry spearheaded an event that he and Ingrid brought to Waukesha with the help of several community leaders who saw great promise in sharing such an event, and yet another passion was ignited for a number of years.

Larry loved his dogs—three beloved pets during different decades of marriage. He hunted with them, trained them, wrestled with them, and loved when they were curled up at his feet. He loved having family over for the holidays. His friends mattered greatly to him; he loved to tell jokes, tease folks, and be a general nuisance sometimes, but he was always his authentic self—Larry was “Larry”, and that is what we miss.  

Larry’s parents pre-deceased him, but he is survived by his wife, Ingrid, of 50 years, and sister-in-law, Helga Udris; nephews and families, Joel and Roset (nee Shannis) Huebner and daughter; and nephew, Aaron, and Becky (nee Woodard) Huebner and family; his Aunt Helen Meydam; and many other cousins, relatives and friends. 

As one of his best friends growing up said recently, “Larry has answered the final bugle call.” Indeed. Godspeed, Larry. You are loved, and you are home. 

The family will be holding private services and would like to gratefully thank the Cremation Society of Waukesha for all of their assistance and guidance during this very difficult time.