IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Donald Louis

Donald Louis "Donnie" Huslig Profile Photo

"Donnie" Huslig

Feb 17, 1954 — Mar 26, 2010

Obituary

Donald Louis "Donnie" Huslig, 56, died March 26, 2010 at his home in Northglenn, Colorado, after battling pancreatic cancer for more than a year. He was born February 17, 1954 at Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Bernard Louis and Donna Joan "Jo" (Rose) Huslig. He married Elaine Vsetecka August 24, 1974 at Great Bend. He attended school in Pratt and Great Bend was was probably best known to his family and friends as "Superman" or the "Zooman." He gave dedicated service in working for the City Park and Zoo of Great Bend for more than twenty years and was a public icon and program presenter for many, including hundreds of children in the area public schools. He received his certification for licensed massage therapist from the Myotherapy Institute of Massage, Salt Lake City, Utah, and had a successful clientele in both Wichita, Kansas, and Arvada, Colorado. He loved all of his family, especially his wife, children, and grandchildren; and enjoyed the blessings of nature, outdoors, music, and giving help to others. Donnie, may you rest in peace in glory. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Huslig, Northglenn, Colorado; one son, Blaine Huslig and wife Jesica, Rose Hill, Kansas; one daughter, Sheila Huslig and companion Shawn Taylor, and his children, Natasha and Chance Taylor, Wichita, Kansas; grandsons: Taylan Huslig, Shaydyn Huslig, Tresstyn Huslig, and Gavin Taylor; his father, Bernard Louis Huslig, Great Bend; siblings: Diana Parks and husband David, Galva, Kansas; David Huslig and wife Carol, Grand Junction, Colorado; Debbie Huslig, Wichita, Kansas; Mary Folkerts and husband Randy, Great Bend, Kansas; Shelly Forster and husband Tom, Kimberling City, Missouri; Tony Huslig, Great Bend; and Tami Dykes and husband Matt, Great Bend; and inlaws: Richard Vsetecka and wife Fran, Crosby, Texas; Ernie Vsetecka and wife Penny, Belleview, Washington; William Vsetecka and wife Kathy, Becket, Massachusetts; Jeanette (Vsetecka) Allen, Great Bend; Rosie Mayhew and husband Roland, Topeka, Kansas; Mary Whitlow and husband Bob, Tucson, Arizona; and Chuck Vsetecka and wife Reva, Great Bend. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Joan Huslig; and one brother, Ronald Huslig. Memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2010 at First Assembly of God, 601 S. Patton Rd., Great Bend. Officiants will be The Reverend J. P. McCamey, The Reverend David Huslig, and Pastor Carl Nance. All are invited for a time of fellowship and memory sharing following the memorial service in the church gym. It has been suggested that any memorial contributions be directed toward his medical expenses and sent to: "Kryptonite Fight," Rose Hill Bank, P. O. Box 68, Rose Hill, KS 67133. Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
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