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Harold Husk Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
Harold "Jim" Husk, 78, passed away Thursday February 21, 2013, at Deaconess Hospice Care Center. He was born October 5, 1934, in Evansville.
Jim was co-owner of Una Tu Pizza which he opened in 1963. He was a 1953 graduate of Bosse High School and attended Indiana University. He was a member of the Evansville Athletic Club, Eagles, Elks, Hadi Shrine, Masons, Scottish Rite and Past President of the Evansville Propeller Club. He loved boating, cruises, the Daytona 500 and watching his grandchildren in marching band.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Stricker Boyd Husk, in 2000.
Jim is survived by sons, Jeffrey and Joseph (Malinda) Husk; stepdaughter, Tamara Burns; stepson, Chic Boyd; grandchildren, Zachary Husk, Taylor and DeeJay Burns; sister, Marilyn Wilson; and nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to his nephew, Paul Buttrum and his wife, Jane and Hospice Home Care Nurse Melissa.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2013, at Ziemer Funeral Home Central, 626 N. First Ave., Evansville, IN 47710, with the Hadi Shriner's doing a walk thru at 1:45 p.m. and Masonic Lodge 64 performing the service at 2 p.m.
Burial to follow at Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson, Ky.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bosse High School Marching Band, 1300 Washington Ave (47714) or the Hadi Shrine, 6 Walnut St. (47708).
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Husk
March 2, 2013
RIP
March 1, 2013
Sorry I missed the funeral service.
Jim and I become very good friends over the years of waiting on him at Integra Bank. We would tell each other everything. I feel I knew all of his family and friends. My sympathy to all. Rest in peace friend Betty Conrad
February 26, 2013
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Condolences to the family. Knew
Jim from about 7th grade on when he and his parents lived across from Bayard Park and on through Bosse High when his parents had moved to outer Lincoln. He was always a unique person and so much fun to be around. Sometime around our Sophomore year he took several of us to a new restaurant he had found on I think 3rd Street (Tomaso's comes to mind ?) where a new food called "Pizza" was being introduced. He had totally fallen in love with Pizza and what others left on their plate that night he finished for them. So it didn't surprise me over the years that he became known as the "Pizza Man of Evansville". He will be missed.
Bettie Scott
February 26, 2013
I met Jim when he was in college. I have fond memories with Jim and his dad and mother, Ollie and Ruth. Marilyn and family, you have my sympathy...from an old friend and neighbor from Newburgh Road and Morningside Drive.
Chuck & Bettye Cox
February 26, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the family during this time. We remember Jim from our Bosse days and when he opened his shop on lincoln Ave.
Chuck and Bettye (May) Cox
Tamara
February 26, 2013
I would just like to thank everyone who said such kind words about Jim. He was all of those things and more. It was nice to see so many of his friends at the service.....special thanks to the Hadi Shriners, Masonic Lodge 64, and Ziemers. Just remember....we can still all honor him by stopping by Una Tu Pizza and getting one of those awesome pizzas or stroms:) Kevin will be happy to help you!!
Betty Strodel
February 26, 2013
Jim and I were in the same class at Bosse. I haven't seen him in years but he and my brother, Ben Billings, were good friends. Just a note to his family to say he was a fun, and nice person. Sorry I hadn't seen him in a long time even though I returned to Eville after I retired.
Lynn Griffin
February 25, 2013
I knew Jim back in the late 70's when I worked at Ray Jr's. He would sometimes bring us a pizza late at night,they were so good! He was such a nice man and I'm sorry I didn't know him in more recent years. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Vera Campbell
February 25, 2013
I remember Mr. Jim when he had the pizza shop on Lincoln, where McFarland Baptist church is now. I was a teenager then. A lot of us teenagers used to go in Mr. Jim's shop to get pizza. Whenever I would order a pizza, I wanted Mr. Jim to make my pizza. No one else could make those pizzas like Mr. Jim and he was always friendly when you went in there. Family, I didn't know him personally but I loved his pizzas. I will be praying for you all that God will give you strenght through your time of grief.
Stephanie Holtz-Banks
February 24, 2013
I don't even know if he knew the impact he had on our lives. He was a wonderful man to know, and he was always there for us (Kevin is my dad). I learned so many simple lessons just by watching and listening to him over the years. His heart was bigger than he was. He didn't meet many strangers and never hesitated to show kindness to the next man! It was an honor getting to know him and working for his business! See you again some day! RIP Jim!
Kami Heroy
February 24, 2013
my heart and prayers go out to Jim's family. Being a bartender at the Hadi Shrine you become really close to a lot of the members. jim has been coming to see me everyday for the last 5 years and I will miss him dearly
Mike Schindler
February 24, 2013
RIP pizza man I enjoyed your pies long as I can remember
Pam Holtz
February 24, 2013
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We lost another wonderful person again. He was a good friend of the family until our Dad passed away back in 1986. Kevin (my brother) continued working for Jim and they have been there for each other through thick and thin-and has greatly gotten close throughout the passed several years. My deepest sympathy goes out to all the Una Tu family. his most dearest family, and all of his friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow,Jim will deeply be missed by many. R.I.P. Jim Husk ----His legacy of Una Tu will go on in his memory!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Angi Cain
February 23, 2013
Jim was a great man. He took pride in Una Tu Pizza. He was a man of his word and made Una Tu what it is today. We will meet again, rest in peace.
Bob and Bessie Phillips
February 23, 2013
Our best wishes and love, go out to Jim's family. He was an outstanding person that will be eternally missed.
February 23, 2013
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Knew him from way back. Sending prayers to all of his family.
Margaret Fuquay Morgan
Jeff and Kathy Cain
February 23, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Shirley ( Husk) Reitz
February 23, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I know we never met, but I am your Aunt. William Husk was my Dad and Ollie was his son too. I wish we would have know each other. I am the only one left in the family. Betty and Thelma are gone too. GOD BLESS
Betty Kincheloe
February 23, 2013
I have been wondering about Jim since I heard from fellow houseboating friens that he wasnt doing well well. He was always cheerful and entertaining. He will be missed
Mark & Andy Chandler
February 23, 2013
To the family and friends of Jim,we are very sorry for your loss.
Our family has enjoyed Una Tu pizza ever since it was located next to Penny Can.
We alwas enjoyed talking with Jim,he was a great man.
The Chandler family
Mike and Trena Moore
February 23, 2013
May the good lord bless this family in time of sadness.And keep them strong.God Bless.
Jerry Thacker
February 22, 2013
To Jim's Family
I know how hard it can be to lose a loved one...but know one day you will all be together again...I only knew Jim for about 3 years as a mariner...I would pick him from time to time at the temple to take him to the river camp...it was always a pleasure to talk to him on the way to the camp...I really hate to sea him go...my thoughts and prayers will be with brother Jim and his faimly...God Bless you all.
Vera McCullough
February 22, 2013
Tamara and family sorry for your loss. Vera and Pete
Steve Vessel,PP
February 22, 2013
To a wonderful and gracious friend.I will miss you.
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