Bob was a truck driver for Praxair for more than 30 years, and prior to that, worked for Streck’s Packing Company for ten years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed water fowl hunting, and dog training. He was a hunting and boating instructor for Illinois Department of Natural Resources for more than 40 years. Bob was also a lifetime member and served as president of the Mississippi Valley Duck Hunters of Illinois. He was co-founder of Retrievers Unlimited, having just celebrated their 30th anniversary, and served as a regional representative for Hunting Retriever Club, Inc.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Marie, nee Strube, Huschle.
He is survived by his wife of almost 53 years, Jackie, nee Baltz, Huschle;
a son Scott (Dawn) Huschle of Smithton, IL;
a daughter, Michelle (Mike) Quirin of Smithton, IL;
seven grandchildren; Shelby, Zachary, Megan, Ryan (Hannah), Nicholas, Ashley (Andrew), and Kayla;
a great-grandson, Axton;
a sister, Marge (Kenny) Mather of Belleville, IL;
a brother, Don Huschle of Garland, TX;
a brother-in-law, Bob (Judy) Baltz of Columbia, IL;
and nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Memorials may be made to the HRC Foundation, Inc. or to Human Support Services of Monroe County. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2018, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Deacon Corby Valentine officiating.
Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shiloh, IL.