Mr. Rupert Huetter Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rupert Huetter, “The Legend” 93, of Hunter, passed peacefully with his loving family at his side on Saturday March 28, 2015 at their residence in Cairo, NY. 0 He was born in Austria on November 18, 1921 and was the son of late John and Josephine Huetter. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Joseph, sisters Little Tessie and Johanna. Rupert was the husband of Ann Huetter for a wonderful and blessed 69 years, the loving father of Kathleen Huetter-Joyce of Cairo, John Huetter and his wife Brenda and Robert Huetter both of Hunter, his sister Rosie Martin of N.Y.C., also nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. In his youth he was involved in boxing and running. Rupert attended Windham Ashland School. In 1946 he was employed by Arthur and Ada Speinburg as a hired hand. Approximately in 1950 he started his own farm with two acres of land with chickens and cows. He was employed by the Hunter Bakery as a delivery man for many years. Rupert was a woodsman and was an award for the fastest chopper. He loved hunting, fishing, trapping and had a love for the land. In later years, he built log homes from scratch. He loved making maple syrup, and bailing hay. He was always there to help anyone and was a real friend to all and liked by everyone and will be dearly missed. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, NY, on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Fr. Michael Flannery officiating. Interment will take place in the springtime in the family plot of The Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Community Hospice47 Liberty Street, Catskill, NY, 12414. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

Mr. Rupert Huetter

November 18, 1921 - March 28, 2015