Rose Ann Huebner

Rose Ann “Posy” Huebner (February 8, 1923 – June 21, 2014) Rose Ann “Posy” Huebner, born February 8, 1923 to Blanche Gotshall and Alfred Britsch, passed away peacefully at Ebeid Hospice on the campus of Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio, on June 21, 2014. A life-long Toledo resident, Posy married her high school sweetheart and soul mate, Robert L. Huebner, on February 28th 1941. Over 62 years, they lived a life full of commitment to the advancement of Toledo, art, education and culture. Their love of adventure sent them traveling around the world many times over. Posy graduated from Scott High School in 1940. She pursued higher education and graduated from the University of Toledo in 1944. In 1942, Posy founded Gateway School, a nationally accredited Preschool and Kindergarten. She became known to generations of Toledoans as “Miss Posy.” Her love for early childhood education and children’s books positively impacted thousands of preschool age children and their families. Posy retired from Gateway School in1979. Pursuing her passion for the arts, Posy began a second career as a docent at The Toledo Museum of Art. For the next twenty-five plus years, she studied the Museum’s collections, and art history to meticulously prepare top-notch tours for visitors of all ages. Ever the teacher, Posy loved to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with others. She showed continual dedication to The Toledo Museum of Art through financial support to Youth Educational Programs, was an active member of Art Apollo Society, helping to acquire major works of art to expand the museum’s collection, and was also an esteemed member of the Libbey Circle. In 2002, through a private collection of porcelain lithophanes, given to the City of Toledo by Posy’s cousin, Laurel Blair, Posy and Bob worked tirelessly to establish the Blair Museum of Lithophanes. The museum is located in the Toledo Botanical Gardens and is recognized as the largest collection of its kind in the world with over 2,300 works. It is now a unique and precious asset to Toledo’s cultural community. For the past 10 years, Posy remained an influential contributor and active Advisory Board member. In 2004, Posy and Bob co-founded the Robert L. Huebner and Posy Huebner Collection at the Main Library of Toledo Lucas County Public Library. The collection contains exceptional works of original art by children’s literature illustrators. Originally unveiled with 13 pieces, the collection has grown to over 125 and has brought significant literary and artistic recognition to the Library. Posy and Bob furthered their commitment to the Main Library by funding a state-of-the-art Children’s Programming Room. Recipient of the 2005 Crosby Award, Posy was recognized and honored as a woman who devoted time and energy to the Toledo area to positively impact the arts, nature and education. Posy was also a passionate contributor to the endowment funds of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. She was a ticket subscriber for over 60 years, enjoying thousands of concerts, events and lectures in The Peristyle at The Toledo Museum of Art. Posy had made lasting community contributions through her association with United Way of Greater Toledo and held respected positions at the Leadership Level and Women’s Initiative of the United Way. Additional organizations that Posy proudly supported were American Association of University Women (AAUW), The University of Toledo’s Honors Fund Program, The United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society, Arts Commission of Toledo, American Cancer Society, The Toledo Public Library, The Toledo Opera Association, The Toledo Repertoire Theater, The Toledo Zoo and Collingwood Presbyterian Church. Posy is survived by her son, Bradford L. Huebner, Anne M. Huebner, three grandchildren, Heather L. Lady (Kip) of Alexandria, Virginia, Robert G. Huebner (Connie) of Auburn, Washington, Elizabeth A. Huebner (Bryce) of Akron, Ohio, two great-granddaughters, Reagan Grace Lady and Parker Claire Lady and three great grandsons, Toby, Cory and Tyler. Visitation will be from 2pm – 9pm on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Avenue, 419-841-2422. On Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 10am – 1pm, there will be a memorial celebration service at The Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2444 Monroe Street and Parkside, with reception to follow. Memorial gifts may be made to The Blair Museum of Lithophanes, 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43615 (419-245-1356) The Huebner Family wishes to express a special warm thank you to all of the kind people who gave Posy such outstanding tender loving care. An extra heartfelt thank you to Laura Gudger, dedicated housekeeper and friend for over 40 years. Condolences may be sent to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com