Hildegarde G. Huss

Hildegarde G. Huss age 88 of Coleridge, Nebraska died on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Park View Haven Nursing Home in Coleridge.

 Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington, Nebraska with Rev. Owen Korte officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael's Cemetery in Hartington. Visitation will be on Wednesday, at church, from 5-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

 Pallbearers will be her grandsons – Nathan Kalin, Jared Kalin, Trenton Folkers, Jamie Huss, Kory Schaefer, Kyle Schaefer, Houston Huss, and Kelby Schaefer.

Honorary pallbearers will be her five granddaughters – Stacie Vance, Dani Lynn Marcial, Hiliary Vanness, Zyana Huss, and Aniya Huss.

Hildegarde G. was born on July 1, 1936 in Hartington to Frank A. and Mary E. (Vonhagen) Pick Sr. She grew up northwest of Hartington and graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1953. Hildie married Donald Clarence Huss on December 28, 1955 in Hartington. After their marriage they moved to a farm west of Coleridge. Hildie helped Don on the farm until they moved into Coleridge in 1985. She then worked for D & K Trailers in Coleridge as the bookkeeper. Hildie was a dedicated employee which spanned for 29 years here.

 Hildie was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Coleridge and its altar society. She was an avid bowler and belonged to two leagues, in Coleridge and Tuesday league in Hartington. Hildie participated in the State Bowling tournament for many years and was fortunate to have her daughters Linda and Donna on her team. Hildie also enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. She was also an avid gardener which always provided her family and friends with lots of produce. Hildie enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles.

 Hildie is survived by her six children – Linda Folkers of Hartington, Donna (Ed) Kalin of Waterloo, NE, Larry (Donna) Huss of Hartington, Dan (Beth) Huss of Stanton, Loyla (Rich) Schaefer of Norfolk, Dave (Megan) Huss of Sterling, CO; 13 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren – Harper & Henrik Kalin, Cali & Lily Kalin, Aubree Vance, Tristan Vance, Beckett Francis, and Chase Marcial; one step great grandson Grayson Rowlett; brother-in-law Robert Huss of Hartington; many nieces and nephews.

 Hildie was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary Pick Sr.; husband Donald on 3/12/2004 at the age of 68 years; son-in-law Robert Folkers; two sisters Eleanor Riibe and Mary Ann Larsen; a brother Frankie Pick Jr; mother & father-in-law Clarence and Viola Huss; brother & sister-in-law Richard and Kathy Huss; sister-in-law Janet Huss; brothers-in-law Gene Riibe and Richard Larsen; nephews Brian Larsen and Verlin Larsen.