Donald L. Hussong

Mr. Donald Leon Hussong, 82, passed away Monday night, February 1, 2016, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon. When he was a resident at Homewood, he was the known as the “Thumbs up Guy”. He was born in Noblesville, Indiana, on September 17, 1933 a son of Paul Wilbur and Lois Ethelyne (Whelchel) Hussong. On July 1, 1956, he was married to Virginia Carol (Phillips) Hussong at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Boone County. They had celebrated 59 loving years together last July. He served as specialist first class in the Corp. of Engineers, 71st Engineering Division with the United States Army from March 1954 to February 1956. Don was Senior Engineer at Consolidated Industries in Lafayette, Indiana from 1978 until his retirement in 1998. He was awarded an “Emblem of Appreciation” in April 1992 in Washington D.C. for outstanding contribution of the Gas Safety Standards Committee. He served on this national gas industry committee for 15 years. He was a member of GAMA (Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association). He and his wife owned and operated Cameo Typing Service for 18 years. He started working for Stewart Warner as a senior in high school. He had worked there for 25 years where he was Project Engineer. He was a very active member of Lebanon Jaycees, and had received numerous awards. He served many years as secretary/treasurer of Sertoma International. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lebanon, having served as ordained deacon and elder, trustee, teacher, camp counselor, and served for many years as church school superintendent. He served on the family services counseling board of Boone County, which preceded the forming of the Boone County Mental Health Association. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, and won numerous bowling and golf trophies and awards during his many years of league bowling. Funeral Services are planned for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, with Rev. Terri Thorn, officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2016, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Lebanon, Indiana. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. Survivors: Wife: Virginia C. Hussong – Lebanon, Indiana Son: Brent L. Hussong and wife, Suzan – Chicago, Illinois Grandson: Nicholas S. “Nick” Hussong – Brooklyn, New York Two Brothers: Harold L. Hussong and wife, Janet – Plainfield, Indiana William E. “Bill” Hussong and wife, Sharon – Lebanon, Indiana Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by a brother in infancy, Lloyd E. Hussong. Memorials may be directed to: First Presbyterian Church 128 East Main Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052. Or Boone County Senior Services 515 West Crown Pointe Drive Lebanon, Indiana 46052

Donald L. Hussong

September 17, 1933 - February 1, 2016