Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Friday, November 24, 2017
5:00pm-7:00pm
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Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 N. Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Saturday, November 25, 2017
2:00pm
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Gene Huisman

of Clute, TX

November 21, 2017


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Gene Huisman, 88, of Clute, Texas passed away November 21, 2017 surrounded by his family and dogs. He was born April 28, 1929 in Sioux City, Iowa to Thomas Andrew and Margaret Schumaker Huisman. Gene was a charter member of St. Mark Lutheran Church of Lake Jackson. During his working life he was a cabinet maker, hospital corpsmen, and retired as a production foreman from the Dow Chemical Co. after 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters: Vivian Hamar, Shirley Greene, brother, Gary Thomas Huisman, and his son, Terry Patrick Huisman. Gene is survived by his wife of 68 years Louise Huisman of Clute, 2 children: Thomas Michael Huisman of Clute, Carolyn Huisman and Robert Harlan of Clute, his loving dogs: Elizabeth, Bridgett, and Sophie, 1 grandson: Scott Huisman and Tanya, 3 great grandchildren: Arkane, Bowen, and Catti-Brie, and 1 brother Dennis Dean Huisman and wife Kay of Sioux City, Iowa. The family will receive friends 5pm until 7pm Friday at Lakewood Chapel. Funeral services will be 2pm Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, Lake Jackson, Texas with Pastor Terrance Adamson officiating. Interment will follow at Brazoria Cemetery. Pall bearers will be James Waltz, Mike Chilcote, Phil Wolber, Mick Hamar, Ron Svasek, Paul Henderson, John LaFleur, and Kenneth Groom. Honorary pallbearers will be: Thomas Huisman, Roy Waltz, Dennis Huisman, Robert Harlan, and Andy Elliott. Gene's family wishes to convey their heartfelt gratitude to A-Med Hospice for their care, especially Ann Nesbitt. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of their choice.

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9 Condolence(s)
Carolyn peveto
Angleton, TX
Friday, November 24, 2017

You guys have been in my life MY entire life not just as neighbors but as loving caring family of ours.want to say Thank you for all the wonderful memories but most of all the love and prayers you gave us when we lost our family members. Thinking of you every day in this time of need love y'all to the moon. Carolyn Peveto

James Waltz
Richmond, TX
Friday, November 24, 2017

We grieve with you and likewise rejoice in the Promise that we shall see him again! In that sweet by--in-by.

Scott Huisman
Daytona Beach, FL
Thursday, November 23, 2017

You will be missed granpa.

Robert & Connie Vidaurri
Victoria, TX
Thursday, November 23, 2017

So sorry for your loss praying for the family

Robert & Connie Vidaurri
Victoria, TX
Thursday, November 23, 2017

So sorry for your loss praying for the family

Philip Wolber
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, November 23, 2017

Another Mag hand receives his wings. My sincere condolences to the family and may God comfort them. RIP Gene

Darcy Olson
Rapid City, SD
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Can't think of anything better being surrounded by beloved family and dogs! So sad for your loss. Praying for all of your family and sending love from us to you.

Roy A. Waltz
Houston, TX, TX
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

My prayers is for the family and friends of Gene Housman. God bless you Gene you are missed by many.

Rik Waltz
Lufkin, TX
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

I Love Y'all and wish I could be there!