Herbert William Huard, 78, Duluth, died Jan. 8, 2007 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Dec. 6, 1928 in Cloquet, Minn., to Joseph and Leontine Moquin Huard. Herb attended school in Cloquet and served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1950. Herb married Vivian Honkala on Feb. 3, 1951. He had worked as a barber in Eveleth, Cloquet, Carlton and Duluth for 23 years and then as a salesman for AAA for eight years. An incredible athlete, Herb played hardball for the Navy and softball for Cloquet and Duluth teams. He was named to the Minnesota Softball Hall Of Fame in 2001. He also reached championship competitions in golf. Herb was a very active member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and was always ready to share his time to serve. In 1976 he was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease and battled valiantly with his health. His example brought courage and inspiration to all that knew him. Herb was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Henry, Louis, Wilfred, Alderic and Fr. Theodore; and sister, Angelina Hallowell. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Vivian; sons, Fr. Jeffrey, St. Paul, Jon (Linda Kulas), Appleton, Wisc.; daughters, Michele (Dale) Anderson, Duluth, Yvonne (Michael) Rockwood, Calif., Annette (Pat) Spehar, Chisago City, Minn.; brother, Maurice(Darlene), Proctor, Minn.; sister, Genevieve Ward, Roswell, Ga.; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family extends a special thank you to the staff on Willows at Chris Jensen for their wonderful care. VISITATION:9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 2410 Morris Thomas Road, Duluth. Burial at Park Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Williams-Lobermeier Funeral Home.
Published in the Duluth News Tribune on 1/10/2007.