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The Life of NOEL EDWIN HUSS

Noel E. Huss, 74 of Urbandale, passed away February 2, 2012 at Kavanagh House on 56th surrounded by his loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Iles Funeral Homes -Westover Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Noel was born in Des Moines, son of Dewey and Ellen (Davis) Huss. He married Barbara Huss in 1963 and had three children. They divorced after 25 years of marriage. He met Zelda Caruthers and they married in 1992. He graduated from North High School in 1956, received his Bachelor's degree from Drake in 1960 and achieved his Master's at Truman State University in 1970. He taught math at Dallas Center and SE Polk Schools. He also taught as a substitute for Des Moines Christian School. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Des Moines. He enjoyed ushering there on Sunday mornings. He spent time in his later years at his wife's church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Urbandale, as well. He gained many good friends through these churches. Noel enjoyed time spent outdoors; biking, walking and taking in the beauty. He loved to travel too. His family has many special memories from the trips they took together. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Zelda; sister, Marilyn Huss; children David (Kristin) Huss, Mark (Deer Eyes) Huss, and Deborah (Kelly) Murphy; stepdaughter, Carolyn Caruthers; stepdaughter-in-law Jody Caruthers; grandchildren Hunter Huss, Jackson Murphy, Alexandra Huss, Maxwell Murphy, Madison Huss, Mason Huss and Bear Huss; and stepgrandson Dan Caruthers. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepson, David Caruthers. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1001 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309.

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