Harold George Hueller

Harold George Hueller, 71, passed away after a lengthy illness and surrounded by his family at Sageview Care Center Sept. 24, 2018, in Rock Springs.

He was born in Sheboygan, Wisc., Oct. 11, 1946, to Meta Marie and Conrad Karl Hueller. 

Harold went to school in Sheboygan, Wisc., and graduated with the class of 1964. He entered service in 1965 with the U.S. Air Force receiving basic training in medical technology. Harold was trained at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, as well as Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala. He served in Tripoli, Libya and Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah, and was released Oct. 4, 1968. Harold was then honorably discharged January 1971. 

Harold married the love of his life, Kelesta Brown, on Nov. 9, 1968, in Rock Springs. The couple returned to Sheboygan, Wisc., in 1969. Harold then attended college at the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in architectural studies. 

Harold and Kelesta moved back to Rock Springs in 1974 and welcomed their first child, Marla. Their second child, Travis was born two years later in 1976. 

Harold worked for Lummis Construction Company and Allied Chemical. He then worked at the Wyoming Highway Department as a district traffic technician where he retired after 25 years. Harold was a big fan of sports. He played hockey with the Rock Springs Miners men's league and always rooted for the Green Bay Packers while watching the NFL. Harold loved to be a part of his children's athletic experience. He coached Marla in soccer, Travis in hockey and was a referee. Harold also enjoyed being with his family in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and traveling. Harold appreciated music and sang in the choir at the Trinity Lutheran Church in his later years.

Harold Hueller is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kelesta Hueller; one son, Travis A. Hueller and wife Koral of Rock Springs; daughter, Marla A. Hull and husband Thom of Layton, Utah; one brother, Robert Hueller and wife Elizabeth from Sheboygan, Wisc .; one sister, Margaret  Adam and husband Trent from Sheboygan, Wisc .; one sister-in-law Carol Lichty Hueller from Traverse City, Mich .; five grandchildren, Braxton, Brynlee, Tanner, Jacob, and Caleb Hull; along with many nieces and nephews.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Marvin and Gordon Hueller and nephew Alton "Butch" Erickson.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center at 2055 Edgar Street in Rock Springs. Military honors and interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.