Bernita H. Huss
  • Born on: July 18, 1935
  • Departed on: August 18, 2019
  • Resided in: Cedar Falls, IA

Bernita H. Huss

Bernita H. Huss, 84, of Cedar Falls, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 18, 2019.
 
She was born July 18, 1935, in Grundy Center, IA, daughter of Klaas C. & Fern (Wandling) Kruger.  Bernie married Tom Huss on October 5, 1957 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls.
 
Bernie graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1953 and went to the University of Iowa for the X-ray Technician Program.  She worked at Allen Hospital until children came along and then chose to be home to raise their family.  In 1978, she began a nearly 20-year career at Nazareth Lutheran Church as Director of Volunteer Services.  In retirement she enjoyed traveling the world and volunteering in the community. 
 
Survivors include: her husband Tom; three daughters Kim Welch of Marshalltown; Kelly (Jon) Bachman of Cedar Falls; Kris (Dick) Fratzke of Jesup; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Lawrence (Linda) Kruger & Arnold (Sue) Kruger; sister-in-law Nona Kruger; numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Bernie was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Klaas Kruger and her mother-in-law Margaret Huss. 

Celebration of Life will be celebrated on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Nazareth Lutheran Church. Visitation with the family will be 2 hours prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cedar Valley Hospice or the charity of the donor’s choice. 
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