Arlene Huss

Arlene J. Huss, age 89, of Faribault, MN, passed away February 26, 2016, at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, following a sudden illness.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Faribault, with Rev. Sarah Nietz, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at the Maple Lawn Cemetery in Faribault.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the church.

Arrangements are with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home of Faribault.

Arlene Jacqueline was born on August 21, 1926, in Bayfield, WI, to Edwin F. and May A. (Courier) Gray. She was united in marriage to Donald M. Huss on March 19, 1949, in Minneapolis. Arlene worked many years in manufacturing, most recently with Genova in Faribault. She also worked for eight years as a cook at Jefferson Elementary in Faribault. Following her retirement, Arlene devoted much of her time to caring for her mother and sister. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, making a lasting impact on each of them through her care and compassion. Arlene loved traveling, visiting her family throughout the U.S. and Italy. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking, canning, reading, playing cards, board games, and puzzles.

She is survived by her children, Chuck (Adriana) Frost of Verona, Italy, Greg (Diana) Hollinger of Colonial Beach, Virginia, Donna (Matthew) Paquin, Sandy Hagel, and Lori (Barry) Davies, all of Faribault; a total of 73 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; sister, Marjorie Cox of Illinois; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, Edwin and May; daughter, Julie O'Connor; granddaughter, Jenny Truax Erickson; brothers, William, John (Art), Edwin, and Paul Gray; and sisters, Betty Stratton, Ella Mae, Marie Dotterweich, Icel Cornelious, and Carlotta (Peggy) West.