Andrew Charles Huebner

Andrew Charles Huebner died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, November 6, 2016, two days shy of his 84th birthday. He was born November 8, 1932 in Budapest, Hungary to Andrew N. and Ann (Schmidlechner) Huebner and was brother to Charles. After fleeing Hungary in 1945, Andrew and his family lived in Lend, Austria for five years. In 1950, the family first settled in Kinston, North Carolina, sponsored by a local Catholic parish, and then in Detroit, Michigan. Andrew attended Detroit Northern High Evening School and graduated in 1953. After graduating with an undergraduate degree from the University of Detroit in 1956, he went to work for the Ford Motor Company where he was employed for the next forty years. In addition to obtaining his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Detroit, Andrew volunteered for the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Captain. He retired from the Army Reserves after twenty years of service. Andrew was predeceased by Dorothy, his wife of 52 years. He is survived by his two sons Andrew H. (Kristine) and Frederick (Marianne Zhen); and four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Alyssa, Dylan and Samantha. He is also survived by his brother Charles (Zsuzsa) of Budapest, Hungary and by a nephew and four nieces. Andrew was devoted to his beautiful wife of 52 years, Dorothy. His eyes would always light up at the sight of her. He was a wonderful father and grandfather to his two sons and grandchildren and took great pride in all of them. They will miss him as a father, teacher, friend, mentor and role model. Andrew loved people. He particularly loved telling his stories and sharing meals with family. He taught his children and grandchildren to look to the strength of faith, family and to find the positive in every circumstance. His family especially cherishes the memory of Andrew so lovingly and selflessly caring for Dorothy in her later years. On Saturday, November 12th, a funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., preceded by a visitation at 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church, 32340 Pierce St., Beverly Hills, MI 48025. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 11th, at Wm. Sullivan and Sons Funeral Home, 705 W Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067. The inurnment will take place on Monday, November 14th, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 25800 W 10 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48033. Andrew’s family greatly appreciates the extraordinary care he received from Beaumont Hospice and the Evergreen Health & Living Center. Memorial gifts can be made in Andrew’s name to the Our Lady Queen of Martyrs building fund or SmileTrain.

Andrew Charles Huebner

November 8, 1932 - November 6, 2016