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Obituary: John Edwin Husby

April 22, 1926 - January 25, 2021
John Edwin Husby, 94
Posted at 11:20 AM, Jan 27, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-27 13:20:21-05

John Edwin Husby, 94, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, at Bee Hive Homes.

John was born April 22, 1926, in Sand Coulee to Benjamin and Mary (Greytak) Husby. John married Rosemary Surmi in June of 1949. Together, John and Rosemary made a home in Sand Coulee where they raised their two children. John was a proud, lifelong resident of Sand Coulee, leaving only to serve in WWII, and living briefly in Havre for work. He moved to Bee Hive Homes in the fall of 2016.

John enlisted in the Army right after graduating from Centerville High school. Upon his return from the service, he worked for a short time at the Anaconda Company. He then started working for the Great Northern Railway, also known as the Burlington Northern Railway. John retired in 1987 with over 35 years of service.

To read the complete obituary and share condolences, visit the Schnider Funeral Home website.