Frederick E. Huss, age 91, of Paulden, Arizona passed away at 9:02 PM on Monday, January 16, 2023 at home with his wife at his bedside. He was born December 2, 1931 in Ogle, Illinois. Fred attended school in Oquawka and Gladstone, Illinois. After graduating G&O High School, he served during the Korean Conflict in Posin, North Korea.
On April 17, 1955, he married Thala Lefler in Monmouth, Illinois. Fred worked with his hands during his lifetime - building his home, furniture (dry sink, bedroom nite stands, etc.), carving kachinas, making a really big wishing well, lifesize ravens for the fence, a bird feeder monk and creating oil paintings.
Fred is survived by his wife of 68 years, Thala; daughter, Devonne (Robert) Romaneschi; two grandsons: Ryan (Naomi), Erin (Kira); four great grandsons: Elijah, Ezra, Ezekiel, Gavin and one great granddaughter, EMMA, all of Peoria, Arizona. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce. Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Cloid and Myrtle Huss, along with his brothers, Clarence (Betty) and Kenny (Gracie).
Fred was a devoted family man, father, and grandfather who enjoyed hunting, camping, sailing, swimming, having his grandchildren come over for a visit; a senior poker club (over age 75) player; but best of all --billiards.
A visitation for Fred will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Saguaro Hall/Chapel of Light at Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257, followed by his funeral service at 11:00 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greenacresmortuary.net for the Huss family.
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