Bob M. Huisenga

Bob M. Huisenga, 75 of Sioux City, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his residence comforted by family. Bob fought Cancer for 11 years being an inspiration to many for his courage and determination. Abiding by his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Timothy D. Bonney officiating. Interment will be at the Ferguson Cemetery in Lake View, Iowa at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, with graveside prayers offered by the family. Visitation will be this evening, Tuesday, June 20th at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present after 6:00 p.m. There will be a Prayer Service, followed by a Masonic Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com Meyer Brothers Morningside is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be offered in his name to the Shrine Transportation Fund, Grace United Methodist Church, or June E. Nylen Cancer Center. Bob was born in March of 1942 in Carroll, Iowa to Marvin and Maxine (Martz) Huisenga. He graduated from Lake View High School in 1959 and Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa in 1963 as a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. Bob married Janice Long on April 21, 1963 in Lake View, Iowa, and to this couple, two children were born, a daughter, Cheri and a son, Bruce. Bob was the assistant manager of Kresge’s in Rapid City, South Dakota. Moving back to Sioux City in 1964, he started his career at Williges, Inc. as the credit manager and became the secretary-treasurer in 1970. Bob purchased the women’s clothing store from the Wilderson family in 1980, and operated it with his wife until 1999. Bob then was a Realtor until his retirement in 2008. Along with his membership to Grace United Methodist Church, where he served on several boards and committees, Bob was a member of the Tyrian Masonic Lodge, Abu Bekr Shrine, York Rites, and the White Horse Mounted Patrol as a social member. He was also on the Woodbury County Condemnation Board. Bob’s past memberships in the Siouxland area include: Cosmopolitan Club, Sertoma – past Treasurer and board member, Boy Scouts den leader, Downtown Merchants Association – past president, Sioux City Chamber of Commerce, Consumer Credit of Siouxland – past President, Sioux City Building Owners & Managers – past President, Sioux City Jaycees – Vice President and board member, Young Republicans, Loan Executive for United Way, Main Street Program – Co Chair, Sioux City Noon Rotary Club, Sioux City Business Leaders – past President, WITCC Retail Board member, Morningside College Alumni Board member, and the Royal Order of Jesters. Bob loved to travel, play golf, play cards, and read. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, playing pool, chess, and fishing. Always looking forward to family vacations. Bob is survived by his wife Janice of Sioux City; daughter Cheri Huisenga of Lincoln, Nebraska and her children Megan and Jesse Zech, Michael and Samantha Bawdon, Justine Cork, and Dylan Cork; son Bruce Huisenga and his wife Stacy of Fargo, North Dakota, and their children Ashley Huisenga, Ericka Huisenga, and Nicole Huisenga; ten great-grandchildren Kaylee, Cheyanne, Tressa, Jacob, Ellie, Cameron, Shaun, Madison, Sophia, and Adilynn; brothers- and sisters- in law Janet Dowling, Vicki and Joe Nepl, Steve and Debra Long, and Kara and Jedd Sherman. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Maxine Huisenga and in- laws, Kenneth and Beryl Long, brother-in-law Andrew Long and sister-in-law Rebecca Presley.