"Our sympathies to your family during this time. The community appreciates the giving and caring the Huffman family has given over the years. Marquette is a much better place because of you. Was also good to see Carolyn during the class reunion this summer. Chris Pritchard, Green River, WY Bill and Patty Mutch, Chico, CA Dave and Heidi Pritchard, Las Vegas, NV Janis Pritchard, Kingsford, MI"
In loving memory of
Elston R. (E.R.) Huffman, M.D.
January 26, 1916 - October 6, 2003
Elston Robert E.R. Huffman, M.D., 87, of Marquette, died early Monday morning at Marquette General Hospital.
Dr. Huffman was born January 26, 1916 at Farmington, Michigan to the late Roy and Edna (Curtis) Huffman. A graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine, he was a former assistant professor of medicine at the University of Colorado.
E.R. moved to Marquette with his family in 1957, entering private practice in Internal Medicine until his retirement December 31, 1977. He was one of Marquettes founding physicians for the present Medical Center and established one of the first group practices with his colleague, Dr. K. Charles Wright.
After retiring, E.R. spent winters in Florida and summers at his camp in Big Bay and also enjoyed traveling abroad as well as ballroom dancing. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of three years, Dorothy of Marquette; six children, Mary Ann (Richard) Goad of Marquette, Elaine (Kirk) Wilcox of Logan, UT, Frederick Huffman of Marquette, Lucille Beuthin of Saginaw, MI, Carolyn Huffman of Tampa, FL and Thomas (Jane) Huffman of Marquette; four step-children, Nicholas (Sharon) Satterelli of Mt. Pleasant, TN, David (Patricia) Satterelli of Houston, TX, Sharon Collier of Albion, MI and James Satterelli of Jackson, MI; nine grandchildren, Michelle, Lisa, Peter Thomas, Michael, Matthew, Melissa, Jamie, Jennifer and Kristina; seven step-grandchildren, Tracy, Aaron, Tiffany, Trisha, Michael, Steve and Michelle; also five great grandchildren and nine step-great grandchildren. Preceding him in death besides his parents was his loving wife of fifty-four years, Erma (Querciagrossa) Huffman in April, 1997 and infant daughter, Carol Theresa.
Visitation will be on Friday at the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home from 4 to 7:30 p.m. where funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Jed Patrick officiating.
K. Charles Wright, John English, Frank Munkres, Frank Lorsbach, Donald Toti, Robert Biolo and Henry Barsch (Deceased) will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider Bay Cliff Health Camp in Dr. Huffmans memory, Big Bay, MI 49808.
Tributes
"Fred my sympathies go out to you and your family-if your in town for the sports show again please give me a call so we can hook up-Jim"
"I wish so much that I was able to be home with my family to remember our Grandfather. His youngest great grandchild, Jaden, two weeks old,is too young to fly. I wish that Jaden had the opportunity to spend time with grandpa, but I know he will get to know him through the many stories we (his family) will share with him and his future years at grandpa's cabin. I will miss grandpa so very much and I am so thankful and blessed to have had such wonderful grandparents."
"Dear Richard and Mary, You are in my thoughts, as you were when Aunt Helen died. The loss of loved ones leaves a void in our lives. Sincerely, Dolores Zweifel Crock"
"Dear Mary, Tom & Family, I was saddend to read of your Fathers passing. I will keep you in my prayers during your time of grief. I have always respected your Father as well his family. You are in our thoughts now and whenever we relfect back on our years in Marquette. May God bless you and keep you in His loving care. Your Friend Mark Edens & Family"
"Mary Anne, Richard and Family, Wanted you to know that your in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your father. Regardless of his age, it's always too soon. Sincerely,"
"Tom & family - I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know the loss and pain so well. I wish you peace and happy memories. Let the memories make you smile and not cry. Take care Tricia LaFave-Guidebeck"
"My deepest sympathies to Dr. Tom Huffman and his family. I never knew Dr. Elston Huffman, but I knew his son through my father, and he is a great man. I also delivered paper for the Goad family on West Avenue. Again, I am sorry for your loss."