Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Valis G. Musselman

Nov. 8, 1920 - Jan. 21, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Mrs. Valis G. "Genny" Musselman, 89, passed away Thursday in the residence of her daughter, Charlene. She was born in Millcreek, IN, to Earl and Alma (Worthington) Huffman. She was married in 1940 to "the love of her life," Quentin R. Musselman, who passed away on Sept. 23, 1987. Genny had been employed by the Indiana Toll Road as the Food Service Supervisor in charge of all the restaurants on the east half of the Toll Road. She is survived by her children, Charlene A. Musselman of Mishawaka, Carol A. Rozanski of Elkhart and Quentin A. Musselman of Amarillo, TX; a sister-in-law, Florence Huffman of South Bend; two grandsons, Anthony Lombardi of Mishawaka and Adam A. Rozanski of Elkhart; and two great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband she was also predeceased by her brother, Ray Huffman, and a great-grandson, Matthew G. Rozanski. Genny was an avid crossword puzzle and card player. She will be remembered by many for her famous neighborhood Poker and Canasta parties. She enjoyed cooking (especially her Ginger Bread Houses) and decorating: "she had very good taste. She loved shopping at Thrift Stores. She had a good business sense about her managing their rental properties after her husband died. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Monday in the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Funeral Home, 435 S. Ironwood Drive at Jefferson, where the funeral will be on Tuesday. The exact time will be announced in tomorrow's paper. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled Americans Veterans Association. To send condolences to the family or for directions, log on to www.McGannHay.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on January 24, 2010