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HUSMAN
Funeral services for Melvin L. Husman were held Tuesday, November 1, 1994 at Peace United Church of Christ, Monticello with interment in the Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello. Rev. Robert Pike officiated at the services.
Melvin L. Husman, age 70, of Monticello, died Saturday, October 29, 1994 at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa following a brief illness.
Melvin Laverne Husman was born January 7, 1924 in Lovell Township, Jones County, Iowa. He was the son of August and Katherine Paulsen, Husman. Melvin received his education in Jones County, rural Scotch Grove.
On February 14, 1947 he was united in marriage with Betty Hinrichs. Following their marriage Melvin worked at the creamery in Langworthy for several years then worked for Seehusen's at the Phillips 66 station. In 1966 he began trucking an remained a self employed trucker until his retirement in 1985. He was a life long member of Peach United Church of Christ where he served as Ordained Elder.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; one daughter, Becky, Mrs. R.J. Richardson of Cedar Rapids; one brother, Herbert Husman of Cedar Rapids; two grandchildren, Robin Kane of Roselle, Illinois, Brian Richardson of Cedar Rapids and a special friend, Tiffaney.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald.
Casketbearers were Merlin Moore, Roger Zumbach, Jerry Schneiter, Ervin Stutt, Roy Null, John Russ. Honorary Casket bearers were Lester Rickels, Harry Reade, Kenny Carter, Donald Buckner.
Goettsch Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.