Service Information
William “Bill” A. Husberg, age 76, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Public Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Public Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
William A. "Bill" Husberg was born on September 20th, 1947, in New London, Wisconsin, to Robert and Amanda (Pask) Husberg. Bill was baptized as an infant and later confirmed his faith as a youth. He pursued his education at Valparaiso University and later at Concordia College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he earned his master's degree in religious education and met his future wife, Mary Hensel, who would later become Mary Husberg.
On June 20, 1970, Bill was united in marriage to Mary Hensel at Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Winnebago, Minnesota. After marrying, Bill and Mary moved to New York. They later made their home in Glencoe, Minnesota, where they were blessed with two children, Sarah and Mikhael. Bill and Mary shared over 46 years of marriage until Mary's passing on May 17, 2017.
Bill's professional journey began as a dedicated teacher in New York City, where he imparted knowledge and values to students for a number of years. He joined the First Evangelical Lutheran School in Glencoe, Minnesota, recognized as a minister of religious education by the Lutheran Missouri Synod. Bill taught thousands of students across multiple grades, covering numerous subjects. His contributions extended to Green Giant in Glencoe, Minnesota, for 20 years. He retired in June of 2021 from First Evangelical Lutheran School but continued to teach as a substitute, notably at St. John's Lutheran School in Norwood, Minnesota, Emanuel Lutheran School in Hamburg, Minnesota, and First Evangelical Lutheran School and Church in Glencoe, Minnesota.
In his younger years, Bill enjoyed playing basketball and hosted "Men's Night" in Glencoe, Minnesota, for a community of men from the area and the church and school. He stayed active by lifting weights and walking. Bill was also passionate about various home projects, gardening, and music, especially playing the piano. He was a regular viewer of KARE 11 News, and an avid deer hunter, but most cherished was the time spent with his granddaughter, Iris Jade.
Bill passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of 76 years, 6 months, and 4 days. May his memory be a blessing.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Husberg; son, Mikhael Husberg, born as James Lawrence Jones, of Glencoe, Minnesota; granddaughter, Iris Husberg; brother, Robert Brewer Husberg, Jr., and his wife, Desbra of Chicago, Illinois; and other relatives and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Husberg; parents, Robert and Amanda Husberg; in-laws, Edward and Linda Hensel; and sister, Amanda Husberg.
***His daughter, Sarah Husberg, is currently missing, and the family urges anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to notify the police.
Sue and Les Engelmann says
Mike, Iris and Sarah, you are in our thoughts and prayers with love and sympathy as you travel this hard road. We pray our “Loving Heavenly Father” gives you strength, hope, courage, and peace as you go on without your dad and grandpa. He was a SUPER guy And now he is resting peacefully in God’s loving arms! Much love to you all. Susie and Les
Mikhael Husberg says
Thank you, He/We really enjoy the friendship and relationship built throughout the years and his absence is definitely already missed.
Bruce Carlson says
Bill and Mary gave up a summer to help us build a log cabin in Woodstock Connecticut along with a good friend Wayne Rudy in the 1970’s. They were selfless lovers of Jesus.
We also spent time with them in NYC learning how to play recorders. Together we made a joyful noise.
There’s going to be a meeting on the other side and what a meeting it’s going to be !!!
Bruce and Nancy Carlson
Dawn and Steve Schwalbe says
Sending our love during this time of loss. I want you to know that your parents played a large part in our lives and that of our daughters. Blessed is the man that passes away knowing Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.
Steve and Dawn Schwalbe
Patricia James says
Bill loved his Lord and served Him well. Now he will hear the Lord say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” It was a joy to teach with Bill and call him a friend. The Lord’s peace be with your family at this time and always.
Pat James
Bruce & Barb Magnuson says
Dear Mike,
We were privileged to know Bill & Mary as active Christian community members. Bill (& Mary’s) lives were dedicated to their Lord in everything they did. They cherished you, Sarah & Iris. May Bill Rest In Peace with his Savior. Prayers for your family & May God surround Sarah with his protective angels. In Christ’s love, Bruce & Barb