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Ellsworth “Elzie” Huls

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Ellsworth “Elzie” Huls, age 79, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Ecumen Oaks in Hutchinson.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019, 10:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 17, 2019, from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

 

Visitation/Gathering
Dobratz-Hantge Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
Website:hantge.com
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Service
Peace Lutheran Church
400 Franklin Street SW
Hutchinson, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Cemetery
Peace Lutheran Cemetery (Hutchinson)
205th Drive
Hutchinson, MN
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Obituary

Ellsworth “Elzie” Martin Huls was born on January 20, 1940, in Worthington, Minnesota. He was the son of George and Matilda (Wiechman) Huls. Elzie was baptized as an infant on February 4, 1940, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 11, 1954, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hector, Minnesota. He attended country school near Hector, Minnesota.

On April 27, 1963, Elzie was united in marriage to Phyllis at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with three sons, Rodney, Ryan, and Rusten. Elzie resided in the Hutchinson area most of his life, most recently at the Oaks in Hutchinson. Elzie and Phyllis shared 52 years of marriage before Phyllis passed away on February 19, 2016.

Elzie was employed as a cement truck driver for Rockite Silo, Bremix and Knife River in Hutchinson. Phyllis and Elzie owned and operated Huls Grocery Store in Cedar Mills, Minnesota and Straw Hat Grill in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.

Elzie was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He loved to usher with his sons and grandsons. He was also a member of the Saturday Night Cruisers and the Cedar Mills Lions Club.

In his younger years, Elzie enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved the outdoors, watching hunting and fishing shows on TV and having coffee with friends. Elzie was known for infectious humor, he was able to make anyone laugh with his jokes. Elzie cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Elzie passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the Ecumen Oaks in Hutchinson at the age of 79 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Elzie is survived by his:
Sons, Rodney Huls and his wife, Rachel, of Hutchinson, MN,
           Ryan Huls and his wife, Lynn, of Hutchinson, MN,
           Rusten Huls and his wife, Cheryl of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Shantelle Huls, Alisha Huls, Shana Huls, Katelyn Huls, Kylie Huls, Amanda Huls, Riley Huls, Jacob Huls, Lucas Huls;
Great-Grandchildren, Jason, Cynthia, Breah and April Rose Huls;
Sisters-In-Law, Nancy Dahl of Hutchinson, MN,
                             Ruby Huls of Buffalo Lake, MN,
                             Marjorie Huls of Hutchinson, MN;
Brothers-In-Law, Jerry Rusch and his wife, LuAnn, of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Elzie was preceded in death by his Parents, George, and Matilda Huls; Wife, Phyllis Huls; Sister, Lois Ufkes; Brothers, Rudy Huls, Alvin Huls, and Wally Huls.

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  1. Jennifer Jaskowiak Wolverton says

    May 15, 2019 at 7:32 pm

    So very sorry for your loss Huls family.

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    • Roberta says

      May 16, 2019 at 10:07 am

      So sorry for your loss. From the Cogley Family.

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    • Joan Doering says

      May 16, 2019 at 9:34 pm

      So sorry for you loss. Gods Blessing to all of you.

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  2. Bobbi Ludewig says

    May 16, 2019 at 10:07 am

    So sorry for your loss. From the Cogley Family.

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  3. Taylor Nordin says

    May 17, 2019 at 11:31 am

    I am so very sorry for your loss. His laugh and smile was contagious. He will be greatly missed.

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  4. Phyllis Bashans Spiering says

    May 17, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    So very sorry to hear of Elzie’s passing. I have such wonderful memories of the Huls and Rusch families while growing up in the Hutchinson area. Heaven has gained yet another angel. Thoughts and prayers are with the family at such a sad time.

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  5. J & M Haag says

    May 17, 2019 at 9:42 pm

    Rustin, Ryan, Rodney and families,
    So sorry we can’t be with you tomorrow. Elsie was a special guy-lots of fun and always enjoyed seeing/visiting with him. Hang on to your memories of your wonderful parents. They sure loved and were proud of you all. Hope to see you sometime after we get back to town. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
    Jerry and Mary

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