Sally K. Husen Grand Island, Nebraska Obituary

Sally K. Husen

Sally Kay Husen, 71, of Grand Island died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at her home. She was born on Sept. 16, 1949, in Alliance, NE to Allen and Verlene (Witham) Zikmund. She grew up in Alliance, Grand Island, and Kearney and received her education at Kearney High School and KSC, where she was a cheerleader and member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. She taught at Nebraska high schools and became an adjunct faculty member at UNK and Central Community College. Sally was a member of the Governor’s Council on Health Promotion and Physical Fitness. She was united in marriage to Steven Husen on June 7, 1987, at Grand Island. Survivors include her husband, Steve; sons, Jack (Nickie) Melson of Glenwood, IA, Jeremy (Andrea) Husen of Gretna, NE, and Tim (Emily) Husen of Suwanee, GA; daughter Kate (Dan) Horton of Manhattan, IL. Grandchildren are Emerson, Hudson and Harper Husen; Colette Husen; Claire and Jay Horton. Sally is survived by her brother, Jim (Vicki) Zikmund and sister, Sue (Paul) Pocock. A private family service was provided by Apfel Funeral Home of Grand Island. In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial contributions be made to: The University of Nebraska Foundation in memory of Sally (Zikmund) Husen. A special scholarship fund for the College of Education is being established in her name.
September 16, 1949 - January 6, 202109/16/194901/06/2021
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Craig & Sue (KOSMICKI) Foss
January 30, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to Dr. Husen & all the family for your loss. Out thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Craig & Sue Foss
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Jeff & Lisa Suck and Family
January 15, 2021
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Dan Astrones
January 14, 2021
Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Husen family for your loss. Dan and Sharon Astrones Renee Gloe
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Shannon
January 13, 2021
Im sorry sorry dr husen I am praying for your family that our lord gives your family peace and helps you through you lose God bless your family
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Robb Paulk
January 13, 2021
To my friend Steve. I pray for you and your family. Robb Paulk
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Barb GOWLOVECH
January 12, 2021
Worked with Sally via eating disorder department at LMH. She was so kind to the patients and gave them hope. So sorry for your loss. Tough time. Prayers.
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Linda Callahan
January 11, 2021
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A candle was posted for Sally K. Husen.
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Karen and David Colan
January 11, 2021
Steve and family, we are so sorry to hear of Sally's passing. Please accept our sincere prayers and blessings to all of you in this most difficult of times. Karen and Dave Colan
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Jerry and Barb Bohnart
January 11, 2021
Our sympathy to the Husan family during this difficult time! We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Sally. A life gone way to soon! Prayers to the family for strength as the year go on...love you all Jerry and Barb Bohnart
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pat thelen
January 11, 2021
my sympathies to the husen family and all of their many friends, I just lost my wife of 50 years who was born the same week as sally....my mom and steve,s mom were high school classmates in wood river, nebraska. RIP Sally pat thelen and family...... .
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