Joseph Clifford Huebsch

September 17, 1942 - May 19, 2020

Facebook

A celebration of life for Cliff will be held at a later date. Memorial’s in Cliff’s honor can be directed to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. https://www.michaeljfox.org/donate

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 19, 2020. Cliff was born on September 17, 1942 in Berwyn, Illinois to Norbert A. and Jane Ellen Huebsch (nee Clifford).

Cliff graduated from UW – LaCrosse and held a Master of Education from UW – Milwaukee. He was a talented elementary school teacher in Wauwatosa for 30 years and beloved by many of his students. He was the kindest and gentlest of souls with an infectious disposition that drew everyone to him. He had near perfect comedic timing with his good-natured wit and humor.

Cliff had an unrequited relationship with golf, was a determined gardener and a skilled cribbage player. Despite being born in Illinois and raised in New Jersey, Cliff was an avid Packers fan, owed, at least in part, to his father’s friendship with Ray Nitschke.

One of his greatest loves was Pelican Lake where he reconnected with his family every summer as they have for generations. A life-long fisherman, Musky Joe was just as likely to be seen navigating the waters of Pelican Lake fishing with the children of family and friends.

Cliff was a master storyteller and self-anointed oral historian of the fictional American Indian Chief “Red Eye.” The legend of Red Eye began when Cliff was a young camp counselor and continued to evolve over decades and heard by family, friends and students.

Cliff was the loving husband and best friend to his wife Carolyn (nee Moore), proud father of Shane (Buddy) and doting grandfather of Lina and Calyx. He is remembered and celebrated by his siblings Todd (Sharon), Nancy, and Catherine Huebsch, his nieces and nephews, and his extended family the Langes. He will also be greatly missed by other treasured friends.

Make a Memorial Donation

Donate Now

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 19, 2020. Cliff was born on September 17, 1942 in Berwyn, Illinois to Norbert A. and Jane Ellen Huebsch (nee Clifford). Cliff graduated from UW – LaCrosse and held a Master of Education from UW – Milwaukee. He was a talented elementary school teacher in WauwatosaContinue Reading

See Condolences

Mr. Huebsch was my fourth grade teacher In 78-79. He also was the first teacher that- as my young mind recognized, really enjoyed teaching! There was a warmth and compassion in his eyes and his spirit when a student might not understand something explained the first time-He would exercise that wit and humor so even a fourth grader would be able to chuckle, and then be focused:) My heartfelt condolences to his family, and may the peace that surpasses all understanding be with you all.

Mr. Huebsch was my 4th grade teacher at Roosevelt in 1973-4. He played a role in my fondness for my elementary school days. I credit him for my excellent spelling ability in our “Spelling Baseball” games. Mr. Huebsch made learning fun. I remember his fondness for Pelican Lake and fishing. This is sad news and I express my deepest sympathy to his family.

I’m saddened to hear of Mr. Huebsch’s passing. He was such an amazing teacher. I was not in his class at Roosevelt, I had Mrs Hoover and Mr Zigan, but that didn’t matter. He loved all the kids at Roosevelt. I was so happy when years later my son was lucky enough to have him as his teacher. He impacted so many lives! His memory will live forever!

On behalf of all the Toubl family, our deepest sympathy to Cliff's family. As my youngest brother Jerry has stated, Cliff was such a good friend to him and we had wonderful memories seeing Cliff and Carolyn occasionally at Jerry's get-togethers. God bless you and your family and rest in peace, Cliff!

My heartfelt condolences to Carolyn and Shane. Cliff was a great friend and one of a kind. His positive nature could brighten anyone’s day. I enjoyed so many things with Cliff through the years: teaching, cribbage, Brewer and Badger games, Vegas trips, betting on the horses, etc. He was the guy everyone wanted to sit next to because the conversation was both interesting and humorous. He will be greatly missed, but ALL of us are thankful that we have so many wonderful memories. RIP Cliff.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

My condolences to you and your son your husband was a wonderful man thank you for giving me the opportunity take care of him.

My Heartfelt Condolences for all of the family ~ Silvano

Condolences to his family and extended family, didn't know Cliff as well as i would have liked, but he was impossible not to love

Love to Carolyn and Shane, and all who knew Cliff. Grateful to have had him as my uncle.

Carolyn, Jim and I are sorry for Cliff’s passing and the struggles you both have been through these last few years. You were a good, loving couple and we’re sure he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you❤️

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

Joseph Clifford Huebsch

Brookfield

Brown Deer Road

Capitol Drive

New Berlin