Hubert Firnhaber, 72, church educator

Hubert (Hub) Otto Firnhaber died July 19.

He was 72.

He was born May 1, 1931, and moved to the Federal Way area in 1967.

For 26 years he worked as the Christian education director at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, established the preschool and kindergarten program, and served as a counselor until his retirement in 1993.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 46 years, Helen, of Des Moines; children Beth Lockard of Westchester, Pa., Bruce Firnhaber of Sammamish, Cari Ronish of Federal Way, Marci Ronish of Des Moines and Lori Hill of Shoreline; and 16 grandchildren.

Memorial services are set for 1 p.m. Aug. 7 at Community of Christ at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 515 S. 312th St., in Federal Way. Graveside services were held July 23 at St. Paul Cemetery in Sherwood, Ore.

Memorials can be made to Charcot Marie Tooth Association or Children’s Ministries at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.