Charleen (Bower) Huber, 72, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by family in Bridgeport, Illinois. Charleen was born on May 8, 1950 in Robinson, Illinois to Charles Bower and Hirachi Koznestien Bower.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Gary A. Huber; her two daughters and grandsons, Sarah Huber and grandson Gabriel Huber of Vincennes, Indiana and Jessica Magruder and grandson Hunter Magruder of Vincennes, Indiana. Charleen also leaves behind three sisters, Evelyn Laxgang, Kathleen Rankin, and Marleen Benson as well as many nieces and nephews.

Charleen was born and raised in Robinson, Illinois and graduated from Robinson High School in 1969. She went on to Wabash Valley College and then Eastern Illinois University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1973. She enjoyed her teaching career of 35 years, 32 of these were spent in the Red Hill School District, and 1980-81 at ERHS in Olney.  She enjoyed the company of former students whom she always referred to as her kids.

She married Gary A. Huber on June 28, 1980. Together they built a home in rural Bridgeport where they raised their two daughters. Charleen was a devout member of the First United Methodist Church of Bridgeport, United Methodist Women, and the Retired Teachers Association.

Charleen enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially her two grandsons. She loved to sew and was especially known for her beautiful baby blankets. She enjoyed puzzles, word searches, and Hallmark movies. She took pride in her flower gardens and loved to have a bonfire, no matter what the temperature was outside. She enjoyed travel and was able to visit much of the United States and the world.

Funeral services held at the First United Methodist Church of Bridgeport with burial in Bridgeport City Cemetery.

Cunningham Funeral Home, Bridgeport, IL