Kenneth
F. Huys
Died
Aug. 2, 2016
SUTTONS BAY- Kenneth
Francis Huys, 74, of Suttons Bay, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at the
Munson Hospice House.
Ken was born August 4,
1941 in Mishawaka, Indiana to William and Geraldine Huys, both of whom preceded
him in death. He was married to Judith Coppens in Mishawaka, Indiana on August
19, 1961. They had four children: Kathleen Huys, Middlebury, Indiana, Steven
(Elena) Huys, Elkhart, Indiana, Kristine (Brian) Maharg, Liberty Township, Ohio
and Scott (Shawn) Huys, Middlebury, Indiana. Ken married Christine Oscar in
November, 1995. There were no children.
He was the proud
grandfather of ten grandchildren: Cassandra and Alexandra Huys, Megan and
Thalia Huys, Daniel, Amanda, Sara and Jacob Maharg and Zachary and Cameron
Huys.
His siblings are William
Huys, Granger, Indiana, Cynthia Gianesi, Mishawaka, Indiana, Diane (Charlie)
Imus, Mishawaka, Indiana and David (Sue) Huys, Cassopolis,
Michigan.
He was a 1965 graduate of
Indiana University and a proud Hoosier fan all his life. He also enjoyed Notre
Dame football and Women’s basketball.
Ken left Indiana
University and began his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron,
Ohio, where he worked in international accounting. He later worked at
Associates Investments Corporation in South Bend, Indiana. He has a long career
in the Recreational Vehicle Industry, where he worked for Coachmen Industries,
first as the company comptroller and eventually rising to the position of
President of that company and one of its subsidiaries, Shasta Industries. He was
also co=owner of Shasta Van Company of Elkhart, Indiana.
Ken was an active member
of the Middlebury community. He served that community as co-chairman of its
sesquicentennial celebration, oversaw the construction of the town’s library,
and was chairman of the summer festival for several years. He also was one of
the founders of the: Middlebury Men’s Club and helped to organize the Little
League program in the early 70s.
Prior to his relocation
to Suttons Bay, Michigan Ken lived in Mishawaka, Indiana where he attended Queen
of Peace Catholic Church. He was an active member of that church, working at
the food pantry and helping to raise funds for the many projects held at the
church.
A memorial service will
be held at 1 pm on Saturday, Aug. 6 with the family greeting friends starting at
11 a.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. Burial will be held at
later date in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Father Leonard Paul will
officiate.
An additional memorial
service will also be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27 followed by a luncheon
at Queen of Peace Church, 4508 Vistula Rd, Mishawka, IN, 46544.
Memorials may be directed
to the American Cancer Society, c/o Hope Lodge, 129 Jefferson Ave S.E., Grand
Rapids, MI 49503 or call (616) 551-4000.
Please share memories and
condolences with Ken’s family below:
My most sincere and deepest sympathy to Christy and Ken's family, as well as my siblings and their families. May God bless you my brother, as all know, you will be welcomed in your eternal life.
ReplyDeleteI regret that I will be unable to be in attendance in Suttons Bay for the service and memorial on August 6th, 2016. I will look forward to joining in the celebration of his life on August 27th, 2016 at Queen of Peace Church in Mishawaka.
The memories I carry of the lives of our family will always be cherished and remembered.
May God grant you peace and happiness for a life well lived.
With Love and Affection,
Bill
Dave & Sue, sending big prayers your way... Blessings, Annie & Mark Maron & Romey
ReplyDeleteWe lived across the street from Ken when he lived in Mishawaka. A kind and gentle man. Our prayers go out to his family. Bill and Cheryl Morey
ReplyDeleteMay he rest in peace and rise in glory!! Prayers ascending and love sent to Ken's family.
ReplyDeleteBetty Jo Boyer
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Huys family. I (Robert) have many childhood memories of spending time and growing up with the Huys family. RIP Kenny.
ReplyDeleteRobert and Judy Sackowski Mishawaka, IN