Robert “Mickey” Dale Huber
September 10, 1940 – August 21, 2025

Robert “Mickey” Dale Huber passed away at the age of 84 on August 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on September 10, 1940, in Ukiah to John and Agnes Huber, the youngest of nine children. In the 4th grade, his family moved to Eureka, where he would spend the rest of his life.

Mickey met the love of his life, Gloria Joyce Richardson, around 1960 through mutual friends. They married on May 4, 1962, and together raised three children: Michael Bennett, Debra Bennett-Stauffacher, and Julie Huber-Schaefer.

He worked nearly 30 years for Simpson Timber Company. When the plywood mill closed, he began a new chapter as a bartender, working at Rico’s, Gloria’s Pub, and Myrtlewood. Later, he joined the road crews for Mercer Fraser, where he finished his career.

Mickey had a gift for building and fixing anything, with a tool for every project and a love for guns and reloading. He was known for his pranks, his stories, and his sense of humor. Remembering names wasn’t his strong suit—everyone was simply “sweet pea” or “dickhead.” He was one of a kind, the end of an era, and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his daughters, Debra Bennett-Stauffacher and Julie Huber-Schaefer (husband Jim); his daughter-in-law, Beth Bennett; his grandchildren, Clay Bennett, Michael Bennett, Samantha Bennett, Gracelyn Bennett, Dustin Veatch, Thomas and Karen Bennett, James Cameron, Danielle Cameron-Sproul, Brandy and Melissa Parker, Jynelle and Jayme Schaefer; and many great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John (1979) and Agnes (1968); his siblings John, Oliver, Eugene, Stanley, Lois (Pat), Ralph, Jerry, and Larry; his stepson Michael Bennett (2008); and his granddaughter Jessica Clark-Cameron (2005).

A casual potluck in Mickey’s honor will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the family home, 1474 Terrace Way, Eureka.

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