FRANK HUFFMAN JR., a veteran piano sales representative, died on
October 15 at the age of 67. Born in Tonganoxie, Kansas, he began
playing drums at an early age and eventually landed a job at Jenkins
Music in Kansas City. After a stint in the store's m.i. department,
he moved to selling pianos. Later, he held sales posts with The
Wurlitzer Company, Baldwin Piano & Organ, and Samick Music.
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During a lengthy career, Huffman earned the respect and friendship
of both co-workers and customers. Dick Christian, vice president of
sales at Samick, remarked, "Frank was always an innovative guy with
an idea on how to improve business every moment. He was always upbeat
and one of the truly "good guys" that everyone enjoyed being
around."
Huffman was also an avid reader with a passionate interest in
history, the natural sciences, and anthropology. He is survived by his
wife of 47 years, Margaret; a daughter Liz and a son Brad.
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