Submitted by: Dan Rich
Albert M. Huys
Dec. 9, 1914 - April 23, 2006
Albert M. Huys, 91, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday
morning, April 23, 2006, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center,
Mishawaka.
Al was born December 9, 1914, in Baker, Oregon, a son of the late Camiel and Emerance (Van de Wiele) Huys. In Baker, he attended St. Francis Academy and was recognized there as an excellent athlete. Following the tragic death of a little brother, the family moved to Mishawaka when Al was 15.
On October 1, 1938, in Mishawaka, he married
the former Phyllis E. McFarland, and the couple made
Mishawaka their home.
From 1942 to 1945, Al proudly served his
country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked at Ball
Band in Mishawaka and in 1953 purchased Jordan's Mishawaka
Transfer, Inc., and with his wife operated the business until
selling to his nephew, Bill, in 1974. They then retired to
Florida and returned to Mishawaka in 1995.
Al was a lifetime member of the BK Club and
played on the BK football team at the time they were state
champions. He also belonged to the Elks Lodge, and was an avid
fisherman and golfer. He enjoyed gardening and shared his
vegetables and fruits with others. Al loved spending time and
doing things with his many nieces and nephews and great-nieces
and nephews. Al and Phyllis raised pedigree Collie show dogs.
They traveled extensively, particularly to conventions for their
business. Al and Phyllis went with others on many Notre Dame
football trips. The couple also loved dancing.
On March 22nd of this year, Al lost the love of his life when Phyllis passed away following a long illness. They had been married for over 67 years. Al was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Knepper and Evona Hiler; and four brothers, William, Gerard, George and Frank Huys.
Al's surviving family includes his sister, Adelaine Windsor; a
brother-in-law, Roy (Pauline) McFarland; his caregivers and
nephews, Bill (JoAnn) Huys and Lon (Vicky) McFarland; and many
other nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces, and
great-great-nephews and nieces on both the Huys and McFarland
sides of the family.
Friends may spend time with Al's family on
Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Thallemer, Goethals &
Wells Funeral Home, 503 West Third Street, Mishawaka. Services
will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. Barry
England officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Military honors will be provided by VFW 360 / American Legion 161
Burial Squad.
The family suggests memorial contributions
be made to the charity of one's choice. Assistance with memorials
is available in the funeral home.