Erika Huff

Erika Theresa Huff, 83 years old, of Temperance, MI passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Vibrant Life Senior Living in Temperance. The daughter of Alfred and Maria Theresia (Fauter) Braüninger, she was born December 20, 1938, in Bad Waldsee-Mittelurbach, Germany. She emigrated to the United States on October 12, 1953, at the age of 14.

A very caring person, she lived a fulfilling life as a mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Her passion was gardening. She was a member of the Bedford Flower and Garden Club for many years and volunteered at the community garden. She also enjoyed knitting, crafting, cooking, and was an avid mushroom hunter.

Erika is survived by her loving children, Tammy (Brad) Linnebur, Debbie (Dave) Szajna, Deanna “DeeDee” (Alex) Kukieza, Jeff (Mary) Huff, Tim (Pam) Huff, Sally (Rob) Stanton; grandchildren, Ryan (Sarah) Potter, Lucas Linnebur, Lauren Linnebur, Jacob Linnebur, Sarah (Keefe) Manwaring, Jennifer Baker, Andrew Szajna, Nicole (Joseph) Guimaraes, Kyle Kukieza, Courtnie Fox, Jack Huff, Dominic Huff; great-grandchildren, Liam, Gwen, Calvin, Grayson, Lily, Elise, Malia, Katie, Ryan, Lesie; and siblings, Elfriede Hildebrand, Helmut Braüninger.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ruth Löscher, Lieselotte Loveland, Theresia Margot Neuner, Walter Braüninger, Wolfgang Braüninger , Heinz Braüninger, and Manfred Braüninger.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Avenue Temperance, MI where the funeral service will be held at 5:30 p.m., officiated by her grandson, Ryan Potter. Cremation will follow.