Barry Huisken - Bruce

Oct. 24, 1975 – March 16, 2017

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Barry Huisken, 41, of Bruce, died Thursday, March 16, 2017.  

Memorial services were held on Sunday, March 19, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings. 

Barry Gene Huisken entered this world on Oct. 24, 1975, already full of life and love.   Being the middle child of his adoptive family, Barry’s “I can too,” attitude kept him up to pace with his older brother Jeff, and his protective nature shielded his little sister Laura.  His parents Gary and Leila instilled in him Christian values, to be responsible, and a strong work ethic.

Surrounded by good friends at Volga Christian Grade School, Brookings High School, and the neighborhood hoodlums, his interests grew as he did.  He went from four wheels on a skateboard to working under the hoods of cars.  From soccer, Tae Kwon Do and trick riding his Torquer II to computers, BMX, and deer hunting.

Through these changes, Barry’s teachers praised him for his keen mind and creative skills.  His ability to obtain knowledge through memorization helped his team, The Lord’s Swordsman, win the Wesleyan Bible Bowl 1992 International Championship.

As an adult, Barry’s interests didn’t stray, but grew.  For over 15 years he was part of the Brookings Plumbing and Heating family, having the opportunity to put his knowledge and skills to use.  

With his giving heart, he took all calls, day or night, to help with any problem big or small.  His love of cars put him on the pit crew of the Prussman Racing Team.  

Living near Bruce, he cultivated loving relationships with his family at the Jay Street Pub, where his dog, Axl, sat next to him on his own stool. 

While driving home on March 16, 2017, Barry’s full and eventful life was cut short, but he will always be remembered for his loving heart and selfless spirit. 

 He is surived by  by his only mom Leila Huisken-Muzzey (Paul), bestest brother Jeff, little sister Laura Lee, favorite sister-in-law Brita, nephew Denny (Trent), niece Brookers (Brooke), Axel Puppy, and special friends Leroy and Shirley Voss of Brookings.  

Barry was preceded in death by his father, Gary Huisken in 2007.