Obituary: Ross Kermit Hucke

Ross Kermit Hucke

May 16, 1938 – August 19, 2021

Ross loved God, the Coast Guard, his family and his beloved dog, DannyBoy.

Ross was born in Portland, Oregon and ironically, 83 years later he passed away in Portland, Oregon.

Ross was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit & Ruth Hucke and sister, Teddi (Hucke) Eads.

Ross is survived by his wife of 40 years, Deborah; brother, William “Bill” (& Franki) Hucke; two sons, Michael (& Julie) Hucke and Scott (& Leanne) Hucke; nephew, Craig (& Sandy) Aird; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

For thirty years, Ross enjoyed teaching US History and Geography at The Dalles Junior High School.  In addition to teaching, Ross enjoyed coaching and working with the talented and gifted programs.  Outside of school, Ross worked enthusiastically with the Boy Scouts of America.  He took much pride in watching and being a part of young men becoming Eagle Scouts, especially his son, Michael.

Ross had a variety of interests and hobbies among them are camping, traveling, riding motorcycles, target practice, hunting, geocaching and his model railroading.  There are many happy memories of being a part of St. Paul’s with family and friends.

Services are planned for Ross as follows;

A military committal service at Willamette National Cemetery of Portland, Oregon with honors by the United States Coast Guard is planned for 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 14th, 2021.

A Celebration of his life will be held at a date yet to be determined at The Historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where he and Deborah were married. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. 

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