Dennis Ronald Husome

Dennis Ronald Husome, 83, of Nevada (formerly of Cedar Falls) passed away at NewAldaya Lifescapes on Monday, January 22, 2024.  He was born in Ames on February 5, 1940, son of Edward and Irma (Oswald) Husome.  Dennis graduated from Cedar Falls High School with the Class of 1958, already a Marine Corp reservist.  He served six months at the Marine Corp base in Twentynine Palms, California and was honorably discharged in September 1965.  Dennis married Hattie "LaRetta" Husome June 2, 1984, in Cedar Falls.  He worked for Schumacher Elevators for 30 years, first building then inspecting elevators.  He also worked for UNI and then the State of Iowa as an inspector of elevators and amusement rides.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, LaRetta; brothers, Mervin & Lowell Husome.  He is survived by his children: Michael Husome of Phoenix, AZ, Neal (Susan) Husome of Littleton, CO, Dawn (Michael) Meredith of Denver, CO, Catherine Husome of Fayettville, AR and Cindy (Paul) Husome of Greeley, CO; 11 grandchildren: Steve (Kahla) Dutcher, Jacob Dutcher, Nicolas Fay, Kelsey (Josue) Menjivar, Lindsey Fay, Lauren Arroues, Andrew Husome, Sydney (Rick) Husome Wells, Amanda (Ben) Whitley, Samantha Casaus and Austin Taylor; step-grandchildren:  Brent Pelton of Melbourne Australia, Ethan Pelton (Shyanne) of Coralville, And Katelind Lenz (Nick) of Osage; great-grandchildren: Hattie, Aiden, Charlotte, Brockton, Lucas, Brooke, Addelyn, Skylar, Jase, Madison, Bentley, Leo, Olivia, Norah, Jaxx and Bennett; and his brother, Rod (Cheryl) Husome of Apache Junction, AZ.

Dennis' Memorial/Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024, with Visitation from 1:00 -3:00 pm.  Inurnment at a later date at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens.  Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

Dennis was a very quick-witted man with clever comebacks.  He understood people and human nature which made him very adept at conversation with just about anybody.  He loved Corvettes and was the proud owner of a 1967 Stingray Hardtop with a 427 big block engine.  A great day would see Dennis behind the wheel, soaking up the sun listening to Neil Sedaka or Johnny Cash.