Craig Huinker

Craig Anthony Huinker, age 65, of Austin, died Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his home. Craig was born August 5, 1951 in Austin to Donald and Mary Huinker. He grew up in Austin where he graduated from Austin High School. On November 7, 2014 he married Linda Solis in California. Craig was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a truck driver until his retirement. He was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Craig enjoyed working on his yard and loved to go to the car shows. Survivors include his wife, Linda, Austin; son, Steven Huinker, North Dakota; daughter, Shannon Huinker, Austin; brothers, Donald and Kim, South Carolina, David and Karen, Austin, Rodney and Marijo, Red Wing; sister, Nancy and Larry Legler, Austin; seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife Diane (Ludwig); parents, Donald and Mary Huinker; brother Phillip Huinker; two nephews and one niece. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Raul Silva officiating. There will be a 6:30 pm wake service on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and there will also be visitation one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91. The casket bearers will be Steven Huinker, David Huinker, Rodney Huinker, Ryan Huinker, Lucas Bednar, Jacob Farnsworth. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Wednesday, April 26 2017
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Thursday, April 27 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912

Service

Thursday, April 27 2017
11:00 AM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912