Francis Huss
February 19, 2009
Francis Huss, 72, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Iowa Health Hospice Taylor House in Des Moines.
Francis was born to Mary and Otto Huss on September 12, 1936 in Hardy, Iowa. Francis enjoyed farming along with being employed by Roadway Express until retirement at age 54. During retirement, he drove a school bus for Bondurant-Farrar Community School District and was a long time member of Cyclone Country Ramblers and Iowa Wild Rose Good Sam Club.
Francis is survived by his loving wife, Irene of Maxwell, IA; daughter, Ann (Mike) Maertens of Ankeny, IA; son, Duane (Stephanie) Huss of Cottage Grove, MN; beloved grandchildren, Eric, Sarah, Jennifer, Alexander, and Tyler; sisters, Dorothy (Charles) Spotts and Barbara (Danny) Brundidge; and brothers, Robert (Joanne) Huss and Henry (Mary) Huss. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dean Huss.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2009 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th, Des Moines; with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Iowa Health Hospice Taylor House in loving memory of Francis.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Marv and Lorraine Rankin
02/20/2009
Irene and family-
We were so sorry to have received the news about Francis. Just wish we were back in Iowa for his services. We know it has been a hard winter for you and will see you in the Spring when we are back. Take care of yourself and remember the happy times camping and traveling.
Jeff Kanosky
02/20/2009
My deepest sympathy in the time of Your loss