John "Jack" Huscher

John “Jack” M. Huscher, 90, of Coloma, passed away late Sunday, July 17, 2011, at his home. Mass of Christian burial celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Watervliet, 179 Lucinda Lane in Watervliet, with Fr. John Peter Ambrose officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5:00 until 8:00, with prayers at 7:30, at the Davidson Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, 249 E. Center Street, in Coloma. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Watervliet. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan or to the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.florin.net. Jack was born on August 3, 1920 in Stevensville, Michigan. He was one of two children born to John and Louisa Huscher. Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Jack married Milla Gene Schaffer and had eight children. He worked at the House of David and later for Auto Specialties where he worked for nearly 40 years prior to his retirement. He operated the Sportsman Kennels in Millburg in the 1960’s. Jack was a ‘long-suffering’ Chicago Cubs fan who frequently articulated, “And yes, Jim Hendry has to go!” He coached Coloma little league baseball for several years. Jack enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and caring for his vegetable garden. He enjoyed going to flea markets and bargaining was known to “never pay full-price for anything.” Most of all, he cherished time spent with his family particularly with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jack is survived by his children, Debra Huscher, Kathleen (Ray) Smith, Jacqueline (Gregg) Pudell, Melissa (Rick Lara) Huscher and Chuck (Cheryl) Huscher all of Coloma; grandchildren, Angela (Ryan) Schelling, Jason Smith, Anita (Jesse) Overton, Daniel (Rachael) Pudell, Jennifer (Robert) Knight, Linda Lara, Christopher (Emily) Frazier, and Hayden Huscher; great-grandchildren, Conner, Ethan, Ellyse, Madilyn, Haileigh, Addyson, Robbie and Amberlyn; and by his canine companions, Mo Mo and Sammy. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his wife Milla in 1994; sons, John R. Huscher in 1967, George Huscher in 1996, and James Joseph in 1971; and by his sister, Anna.

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John "Jack" Huscher

August 3, 1920 - July 17, 2011