Alvin Dean Huls Obituary (1935 - 2018)

Toluca: Alvin Dean "Alvie" Huls, 82, of Toluca, passed away Wednesday May 9, 2018, at his home. Visitation will be 2:30-4:00 pm, Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Toluca. Graveside services will follow at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Toluca. The Rev. Joy Miller will officiate. Finally, a Celebration of Life will be held at SUDS Bar and Grill in Toluca (4:45-?). Alvie was born November 28, 1935 in Bloomington, IL to John F. and Tilda (Schuster) Huls. He married Ruth Ann Whittaker on July 21, 1958 in Trenton, NJ. They were divorced. Surviving are his daughters, Robbin (Bill) Keenan, of Ottawa, Patti (Kurt Downie) Mooberry, of Hennepin, Kris (Kevin) Tarrence, of Varna, and Tracie (Kevin) Connell, of Streator, thirteen grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind a special friend Jamie, a few special bartenders, an amazing breakfast cook, and a plethora of friends and story-listeners around Toluca. His parents, two infant daughters, Debra and Alma, and one sister, Alice (Hank) Rannin, preceded, him in death. Alvie served his county in the National Guard in Streator, and then in United States Navy on the USS Independence from June 1957 to March of 1961. He worked for 35 years at Metamora Woodworking as a painter. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Alvie will be remembered for being a big part of Toluca - assisting at IBCA games and events, Toluca Labor Day weekend events, including the bocce tournament, and as a member of the Toluca American Legion. He enjoyed collecting guns, playing cards, and traveling to Las Vegas. Alvie was an avid bird and squirrel feeder, and always kept dog biscuits handy for canine friends. His storytelling and ready smile will be missed by many at the local eateries. Memorials may be made to The A.R.K. in Lacon, IL (309-246-4275) or the American Legion, John Rolinski, IL Post 440, Toluca.