Edwin Huiras

There will be a KC rosary at 5pm and a parish prayer service at 7pm, both Tuesday at the funeral home. Edwin Eddie J. Huiras was born January 24, 1930 in Leavenworth Township, Brown County, MN, the son of Ed Minnie (Mickelson) Huiras. He attended Leavenworth Country School. Edwin married Doris Schroepfer on October 14, 1952 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. The couple farmed in Leavenworth Township, raised a family and celebrated 54 years of marriage. He was a member of the Church of the Japanese Martyrs, Catholic Aid, Knights of Columbus and was a Trustee and Council member on the Cemetery Board for many years. Eddie enjoyed playing cards, golfing, fishing, deer hunting, bowling, family, friends and his grandchildren. He also played amateur baseball for the Leavenworth Orioles for many years. Edwin Eddie J. Huiras, 77, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at Sleepy Eye Care Center. Survivors include his wife, Doris Huiras of rural Sleepy Eye, children, Wayne (Julie) Huiras of Sleepy Eye, Cindy (Rich) Steele of Eagan, Jeanie (Randy) Tauer of Morgan, 4 grandchildren, Mike Huiras, Matt Steele, Ashley Tauer, Alissa Tauer, brother, Everett Huiras of Sleepy Eye and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed Minnie, daughter, Mary Huiras Schmitz husband Tom Schmitz and sister-in-law, Isabelle Huiras.