Myron Keith Huyser passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Dec. 18, 2024, at Paula J. Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge with his wife of 68 years, Nancy, by his side.
Myron was born at home Feb. 17, 1932, on the family farm near Sully, to Gerritt and Anna Marie (DeJong) Huyser. He was baptized Apr. 10, 1932, at Sully First Reformed Church. He attended country school near Sully and graduated 8th grade second in his class for Jasper County.
In 1952, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served 16 months in Korea during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge, he worked at the Sully Elevator.
June 12, 1956, he married Nancy Jeane DeGroot at First Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa. The wedding was officiated by Nancy’s grandfather Rev. John D. Pikaart. To this marriage, four children were born: Vicki Lynn, Gregory Keith, Daniel Eugene, and Bradley Joel.
After farming for several years near Sully, they moved to St. Louis where Myron attended Bailey Technical Training Institute in diesel mechanics. Upon graduation, they moved to Fort Dodge where Myron worked at International Harvester. Throughout his career, he worked for several local trucking companies before retiring. Myron also worked as a carpenter for several years, building a number of new homes in Badger where he made his home with his family.
Myron loved old tractors, particularly Olivers, and participated in the WHO Tractor Ride for the first 20 years of the event. Myron loved those tractor rides and was joined by his children on several occasions. During the tractor rides, Myron could often be found working on someone else’s tractor to keep them going.
Myron got involved in the Boy Scouts of America through his three sons; eventually serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 96 in Badger for several years. He also served on the board of the Prairie Gold Twin Lakes District Scout Training Staff.
In 2013, Myron had the privilege of attending an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., for Korean veterans.
In retirement, Myron and Nancy enjoyed travelling to Europe, Hawaii, and Alaska as well as numerous bus trips throughout the United States.
Myron was an active member of Badger Lutheran Church in Badger, serving on the church council, teaching Sunday school, leading confirmation classes, and singing in the church choir.
Myron will always be remembered as a faithful husband, caring father and grandfather, and good neighbor and friend. He was always willing to help anyone in need of help.
Myron was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother, and seven siblings. He is survived by his wife Nancy; children Vicki (Dr. Lindy) Eatwell, Greg (Melissa) Huyser, Dan (Monica) Huyser, and Brad (Heidi) Huyser; grandchildren Laura Anderson (Kyle), Nathaniel Eatwell, Quinlan (Lauren) Eatwell, Michael (Kim) Huyser, Jeremy, Owen and Ella; and great grandchildren Claire, Boone, Violet, Isla, Benjamin, and Emma. He is also survived by his sister Lynda Renaud of Sully.
Services for Myron were held at Badger Lutheran Church in Badger at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 23. Myron was buried next to his brother Vernon Huyser in Sully following the service.
Memorials can be directed to Reframe Ministries (The Back to God Hour) at Donate in U.S.dollars | ReFrame Ministries.
