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Dr. Al HubaThe Adventures of an Alaskan Game Warden
His Life
Alvin (Al) W. Huba, 86, of Leesburg, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026.
Al was born March 14, 1940, in Butler, Pennsylvania, to Alvin Sr. and Anne Huba. From a young age, he felt the pull of wide-open spaces and wild country, a calling that would shape the entire course of his life. In 1966, he answered that call and moved to Alaska to become a game warden, spending his days protecting the land and wildlife he loved so deeply. He later put his rugged determination to work on the Alaska pipeline, laboring through the harsh, unforgiving conditions of the North Slope in Prudhoe Bay. These experiences became one of the defining chapters of his life and provided stories he loved to tell for decades after. In time, Al felt a different kind of calling, transitioning from the wilderness into ministry, where he devoted himself to pastoring and family counseling. He went on to earn his PhD in 1993.
In 1983, he married the love of his life, Brenda, and together they raised five children. Al is survived by his six children, Virginia, Jennifer, Aaron, Josh, Allison, and David; his grandson, Conner; and his stepdaughter, Azuree.
Al was a natural storyteller, always ready with a dad-joke whether you wanted one or not. He was just as happy duffing around the golf course as he was tending to his garden. A devoted, lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he had a special fondness for Jerome “The Bus” Bettis and never passed up an opportunity to do a Myron Cope or Bill Cowher impression. Writing was another gift he carried throughout his life. He published books and crafted sermons for the congregations he served, using his words to teach, encourage, and connect.
Above all, Al was a man of deep faith, committed to walking with Jesus and living that faith out in how he loved his family and served his community.
Al will be remembered for his humor, his adventurous spirit, and his unwavering faith. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and a life well-lived in the beauty of God’s creation.
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