HUBERT MARVIN BRACK
Hubert Marvin ‘Hube’ Brack, age 89, of Brookville, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville, with his loving family at his bedside following a lengthy illness.
Born January 4, 1934, in Brookville, he was one of 11 children born to the late Oscar W. and Edna M. (Sayers) Brack. On January 9, 1960, he was united in marriage to the former Jane Krause at the Brookville United Methodist Church, and she survives. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Hube was retired, having been a licensed barber in Brookville for several years with Ferd Humig, later he and Jim Weileman opened the H & J Barber Shop in Brookville. During construction of the Brookville Dam, he had also worked at Brookville Firestone, changing tires on heavy equipment used on the project. He also served as manager of the Dairy Cottage in Brookville for 33 years.
He was a member of the Brookville United Methodist Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1129 of Brookville, the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion, had served on the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years, and was an EMT, and the First Squad Chief of Brookville E.M.S. #2.
Hube was a family man, and a happy and proud one! If there was a ball game, golf match, or special event he was there for his family. In his leisure time, he enjoyed golf – all of it, playing, watching, and teaching his grandchildren the joy and love of the game. He also enjoyed a good card game with his buddies.
Besides Jane, his loving wife of more than 63 years, survivors include two daughters, Susan J. (husband, Paul) Moster of Brookville, and Peggy A. (husband, David) Brandon of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Benjamin (wife, Kristi) Moster, Derek B. (wife, Heather) Stang, Kayla N. (husband, Ethan) Strong; five great-grandchildren, Willow M. Moster, Beckett T. Moster, Amelia B. Stang, Kamryn D. Stang, Kennedy C. Strong.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Helen Glaub, Evelyn Linkel, Eleanor Ailes, Hazel Geiling, Emma Brack; five brothers, Roy Brack, Dale Brack, Robert Brack, Kenneth Brack, and Neil Brack.
Family and friends may visit from 10 till 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Pastor Steve Rundel of the Brookville United Methodist Church will officiate the Memorial Services at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Brookville EMS or the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brack family. To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.