Roger K. Hubb,
age 76 of Stockton, IL, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 while doing what he loved, working on the family farm. He was born March 13, 1940 in Independence, IA to the late B.L. and Doris (Kaufman) Hubb. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1958. Roger had served in the United States National Guard.
On June 12, 1960 He married Eileen Croffoot in Pearl City, IL. Roger was a lifelong farmer, starting 9 years old. He especially loved dairy farming. He also worked once a week at the Sunshine Center in Schapville. He enjoyed working puzzles and had a passion for polka dancing with his wife, Eileen. Roger loved working with and teaching his grandsons. Of all the lessons he taught them, having a strong work ethic was the most important.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen Hubb of Stockton; sons, Alan (Debra) Hubb of South Beloit, IL and Larry (Leisa) Hubb of Stockton; grandsons, Adam, Kyle, & Karl; brother, Dale (Margaret) Hubb of Stockton; and sisters-in-law, Marian Taber and Thelma Entmeier. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Tyler.
A visitation will be held Monday, August 22, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. The funeral service will be Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 10:30 am also at the funeral home; the Rev. Bruce Burbank presiding. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established for the Stockton Fire Department.