Vern James Huyck

1924 - 2016

Vern James Huyck, age 91, of Pickford, Michigan died on January 31, 2016 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was born on April 12, 1924 in Pickford on the Huyck Family Farm to Floyd and Hattie (O'Brien) Huyck.
Vern attended country schools and Pickford High School. He was drafted into the Army in 1943, and fought overseas in World War II in the Battle of the Bulge. He returned to Pickford after the war and married Mary Lynn Rutledge on January 2, 1946. They bought the Huyck family farm and raised their four children. Vern started his own trucking business ""Vern Huyck Trucking"". This business was later taken over by their son, Robert and later grandson Jon. When Vern retired they bought a house in Florida and they wintered there for 35 years.
Vern was a member of the VFW, Pickford American Legion, and Pickford Presbyterian Church.
Vern enjoyed trucking, cutting wood, hunting, and fishing.
Vern is survived by his children, Robert Vern (Beverly) Huyck of Pickford, Sandra Lynn (Dan) Inglis of Rudyard, Michigan, Cheri Jean (Dan) Moore of Pickford, David Leonard (Kandice) Huyck of Milford, Michigan; eleven grandchildren, Danielle, Kelly, Jon, Tricia, Melissa, Marcus, Ben, Jenny, Tina, Erin, and Michelle; eighteen great grandchildren; sisters, Cora Holly of California, and Elaine Lowry of Illinois; sisters-in-law, Arla Jean Wilson of Pickford, Marge (Stanley) Schmitigal of Pickford, and Glenda Brown of Pickford; brothers-in-law, Jim (Belva) Rutledge of Pickford, and Bill (Susie) Rutledge of Hessel, Michigan.
Vern is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lynn Huyck; great grandson, Nikko Wychopen; brothers, Frank (Ann) Huyck, Melvin Huyck; Roy Huyck, Duane Huyck; sisters, Violet (Lee) Earl, Mae (Dean) Bawks, and Hazel Markstrom; brothers-in-law, Glen Rutledge and Jack Rutledge; brothers-in-law, Daune ""Barney"" Brown, and Reginald Wilson.
Thank you to the McKinley Manor Staff for the extra love and care.
Visitation will be on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at R. Galer Funeral Home, with funeral services starting at 2 p.m. Pastor Jessica Paulsen will be conducting the service. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the E.U.P. 308 W. 12th St., Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783
R. Galer Funeral Home in Pickford, Michigan is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rgalerfuneralhome.com.