Leo Huss

Leo C. Huss, 101, of Faulkton, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Faulkton Medical Center.

Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2017 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Faulkton, with Father Christopher Hughes, celebrant. A prayer service began at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the church.

Leo C. Huss was born December 9, 1915 to Theodore and Anna (Klein) Huss on a farm southeast of Faulkton. He attended school in Zell, Polo, Orient, and graduated in 1933 at Faulkton. After graduation, he worked on the family farm until he enlisted in the Army on November 30, 1942. He served three years in the Army and of that, two years was at Guadalcanal.

He married LaVonne “Connie” Conner on January 18, 1943. After his discharge, he continued farming until July 7, 1950 when he was appointed Postmaster in Faulkton. He became active in the National Association of Postmasters and served as State Chapter President in 1959-1960. He later was appointed to a three year term on the National Executive Board and again in 1972 for a two year term on the National Board. After retirement on December 23, 1975, he joined the Postmaster Retired Association and later elected as Vice President for a two year term and he was elected President in 1981.

Leo became a charter member of the Faulkton V.F.W., member of American Legion, retired member of the Faulkton Fire Department, life member of the Elks and the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the International Order of Kentucky Colonels. He served as an EMT for ten years on the Faulk County Ambulance.

For twenty-five years, Leo and Connie wintered in Mesa, Arizona; beginning in 1975. He volunteered over 750 hours at the Mesa Hospital and also ushered at St. Thomas Church in Faulkton and All Saints Church in Mesa, Arizona. Some of Leo’s favorite pastimes were playing cards, golfing, and driving and owning cars; totally over 65 vehicles in his lifetime.

Leo cherished his family and friends and loved his country and church.

Leo’s life will be cherished by his family; daughter, Mary Ann Golay of Phoenix, AZ; sons: Mike (Jean) Huss of Erie, CO and Pat (Marsha) Huss of Custer, SD; four grandchildren: Mark (Donna) Stammer, Lori Stammer, Angie Huss, and Scott (Lindsey) Huss; four great grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth (Lorraine) Huss of Faulkton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Connie; three brothers; and four sisters.

Memorials can be directed to the St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Faulkton or the American Legion in Faulkton.

Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Leo’s arrangements.