Delores Elaine Huss

Delores E. Huss, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Friday, June 13, 2008, at her home in Lexington. She was born April 25, 1929, at Stratton, Nebraska, to Alois and Mary Anna (Sramek) Lorens. Delores attended school at Stratton, graduating from Stratton High School with the class of 1947. Delores taught school for several years and worked in the Commercial National Bank at Stratton. She was united in marriage to Melvin F. Huss on August 22, 1950, at St. John’s Catholic Church at Beardsley, Kansas. Three children were blessed to this union; Richard, Ronald and Janelle. The couple moved to Lexington in 1956, when Melvin went to work for the Lexington Sale Barn. The couple later purchased the business and Delores helped in many aspects of the business alongside Melvin. Always active in her community, Delores was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, the Altar Society, St. Ann’s School Board, Business and Professional Women, the Tri-County Hospital Auxiliary, the Lexington Painting Club and the A.R.T. Club. She also belonged to the “Birthday Club”. When the children were small, Delores was a Brownie, Cub Scout and 4-H leader. She dearly enjoyed entertaining her friends on Fillmore Street. Delores was always willing to help others and as a result received the Good Neighbor Award through Ak-Sar-Ben and the Sunshine Award through KOLN/KGIN television. Delores enjoyed painting, cooking and spending time with family and friends. When she was recovering at Plum Creek Care Center, she was seen as the caretaker, instead of the patient. She was always concerned with others, this was the type of person Delores was. Survivors include her husband: Melvin Huss of Lexington, Nebraska Two sons: Richard (Mary) Huss of Omaha, Nebraska Ronald (Shirley) Huss of Kearney, Nebraska One daughter: Janelle (Ken, Jr.) VerMaas of Lexington, Nebraska Three sisters: Mary Lou Vrbas of Culbertson, Nebraska Loretta (Roland) Sandberg of Stratton, Nebraska Rose (Jerry) Owens of McCook, Nebraska Eight grandchildren: Dr. Kenneth VerMaas, III of Nebraska City, Nebraska; Stacy (Jamie) Pfannenstiel of Parker, Colorado; Jennifer (Matthew) Anderson of Papillion, Nebraska; Kimberly (Rusty) Sutton of Lexington, Nebraska; Melissa (Avery) Koon of Augusta, Georgia; Megan Huss of Kansas City, Missouri; Kevin & Joseph Huss of Omaha, Nebraska. Five great-grandchildren with one on the way. Delores was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Francis and Louis; one sister, Lucille and one great-granddaughter, Silvi. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Paul Colling officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Monday, June 16, 2008, from 3-5 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Wake Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. Memorials are kindly suggested to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or the Donor’s Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.