Brent Leigh Huard

Brent Leigh Huard, 58, of Hobart, formerly of Munster, passed away Thursday, June 10th, 2021 unexpectedly of an undiagnosed medical condition. Brent was born on August 3, 1962.  After graduating from Munster High School in 1980, he went to Vincennes University where he met the love of his life Diana whom he married in 1984.

Most of his career was spent working in his family-owned restaurants, Shakey's Pizza, Taco Time, and Miami Subs. He then transitioned to working in food sales and in management for various grocery stores in both Omaha, NE where he lived for a time and Indiana.  Most recently he was employed by I & P Electric as an electrician.

His greatest joy in life was being a dedicated and passionate father to his four children, Danielle (Oliver) Dorsuleski and Brendan, Baylee, and Dana Huard; and a devoted husband of 32 years to late wife and soulmate, Diana.

Brent was an avid lover of nature and was always "playing" in his yard. Brent was always up for an adventure and loved to be on the water. He enjoyed a cold beverage after a long day. He was the BEST Papa to grandson Owen and granddaughter Gianna. He was full of life and genuinely loved his family and friends.

Brent is also survived by parents Keith and Barbara Huard of Munster IN.  Sisters Cheri Eriks and Julie Huard and brother Trever Huard; Mother-in-law Martha Newman, brother-in-law Tim Newman and sister-in-law Christine (Rodney) Moore; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends, who will miss him tremendously.

Brent was preceded in death by infant sister Mary Ann Huard in 1970, mother Judy Huard in 1976; wife, Diana Huard in 2017 and father-in-law Kenneth Newman in 2020.

A funeral service will take place Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:00 am with Rev. Mick Kopil officiating at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 509 W Division Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385.  Cremation will follow.  Visitation will begin with a 3:00 pm prayer service on Friday, June 18, 2021 and continue until 8:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd. Hobart, IN 46342.  For more information, please call 219-942-2109.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.