Joseph H. Huber (1931-2008)
Joseph was born March 2, 1931, in Buckeye Lake, to Edward and Georgetta (Woodruff) Huber. He passed away March 12, 2008, in Venice, Fla.
He also lived in Heath, Ohio. Joseph worked for more than 30 years and retired from Owens Corning. Joseph is survived by nephew, Ronald Bowman, of Venice, Fla.; and niece, Sandra Downs, of Newark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis.
Huber was a member of the North American Bluebird Society. He designed the Huber inbox Sparrow Trap – see Huber Trap and also the Bluebird Monitor’s Guide, pages 83 and 120. This trap uses a metal plate that drops down over the entrance hole of a nestbox when tripped.
Christy Packard said that Joe used to say “just put a box out at any time – like now – and see what happens.” She said “I thank Joe for always supporting me with his positive thoughts and knowledge.”
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– – John of Salisbury, Metalogicon, 1159