John Wilson Huss

1912 - 2015

el cjaon John Wilson Huss, a resident of El Cajon for 63 years passed away on August 24, 2015, seven weeks prior to his 103rd birthday. John was born October 18, 1912 in Detroit. He studied Aeronautical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Detroit. He graduated Cum Laude as a Doctor of Chiropractic from the National College of Drugless Physicians in Chicago, where he met and married Gladys Kline Petersen (Petey) in 1937. He swam competitively, raced sailboats, and put on exhibitions of gymnastics, diving and weight-lifting. In 1940 John and Petey set up a complete Health Service Clinic in Port Huron, Michigan. In 1950, they sold the clinic and settled in El Cajon. They joined the El Nadadero Swim Club. John played golf with the "Friday Morning Golfers," enjoyed bowling, sailing on his son's boat "Endeavor," and roller-skating with his wife Petey. As a Facilities Engineer for General Dynamics for 25 years, he wrote specifications and tests for the aircraft and aerospace machine tool industry. John lived in excellent health and continued swimming, golfing and roller-skating in retirement. He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Singing Hills Country Club. John's loving wife passed away October 13, 1999 at age 93. There will be no services. Johnny wished to be cremated and have his ashes scattered at sea. His children, Fay Anderson, Judy Wier, and Jon Huss, nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren survive him." Please sign the Guest Book online obituaries.utsandiego.com John Wilson Huss