James R. "Jim" Huser
July 11, 1929 ~ August 20, 2022
James R. “Jim” Huser, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 20, 2022, at the Franciscan Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born in Indianapolis on July 11, 1929, to the late Joseph N. and Carolyn (Lauth) Huser. On April 30, 1949, Jim wed Jeanne A. Huesing in St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The pair shared 73 years of wedded bliss and created a beautiful family.
Jim completed grade school at Little Flower and went on to be a 1947 graduate of Cathedral High School. He attended Purdue Extension in Indianapolis. A talented tool and die-maker, Jim was the co-owner of Universal Machine and Tool Works for 22 years, retiring in 1985.
His mechanically inclined mind wasn’t limited to his career, he was generous with his time and skill to those he knew and loved. Jim was the first to be there if you needed something repaired or built. An advocate for those who were limited or needed a second chance, Jim hired those who were deaf and came from stints in prison. He had a truly generous heart for those who were vulnerable.
A member of Holy Name Catholic Church since 1953, Jim was passionate about the Right to Life and his service to his church. Jim was named the Holy Name Men’s Club Man of The Year in 2005. He was a Fourth-Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, Fatima Council. Jim also served on the Lay Board of Advisory for St. Paul’s Hermitage for many years. He was incredibly humble, accepting, generous, and loving; these special traits about him will live on in his greatest legacy- his family.
Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, John, and Raymond Huser; a sister, Dorothy Rose Nelson; daughter-in-law, Julie Huser; and grandchildren, Michael, Allie, and John John; and several great-grandchildren lost in miscarriages.
The loving patriarch of the family, Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Jeanne A. Huser; children, Mary Stewart, James C. (Barbara) Huser, Gerald T. (Shelley) Huser, John Huser, Maureen (Tim) Bogard, Jean (John) O’Gara, Joseph (Mary Ann) Huser, Terry (Kathy) Huser, Marilyn (Tom) Haywood, and Chris (Cathy) Huser; sister, Marie Kern; 41 grandchildren, 95 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family members.
Jim’s Life Celebration® visitation will be on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in Holy Name Catholic Church, 89 North 17th Avenue, Beech Grove, Indiana 46107. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Bob Robeson on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 10:30 AM in Holy Name Catholic Church; an additional hour of visitation will begin at 9:30 AM prior to the celebration of Mass. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Holy Name Catholic Church or The Indiana Right to Life Campaign; envelopes will be provided at the church. To sign the online guest registry or share a favorite memory of Jim, please visit www.ORileyBranson.com.
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Jeanne and children…What a beautiful and generous man! God certainly blessed all of you with him. Bob and I met you when we visited you because you were thinking of putting in a swimming pool, and little “Tofer” gave us the grand tour of your beautiful home! Love all of you so much. God bless you. Know that you are loved.
Jim and Jeanne Huser became a very special part of our lives, when their daughter, Marilyn, and our son, Tom, fell in love and married. We as a family were blessed by this union. Jim and Jeanne welcomed our son and all of us into the amazing Huser home and family circle. From that time forth, we have looked up to them as beautiful role models for our own family. Jim served as a wise patriarch, not only for his own children, but for many others fortunate enough to have him in their lives. His creativity, awesome work ethic, generosity, and compassion and love for others were the characteristics that displayed how he lived his devout faith in God. He and his Jeanne lived in the light of the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. We thank God for having had Jim in our lives. His unique and bold presence and voice shall always remain in our hearts and minds! Love and God’s blessings be upon Jim and his precious and big family! Love, Doyle and Linda Haywood and family
Jim Huser has been an inspiration to our entire family. May God keep him forever in His loving arms. Love and prayers, The Doyle Haywood family
Maureen , Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your father is in Gods loving hands now. Love Sarah and Lonnie
Our deepest sympathies the Huser family. Prayers for peace and comfort. Julie & David Craig
To Scott and family: Our family sends our condolences. You all are in our prayers. Heaven is celebrating….God is good God always has a plan. We are thinking and praying for your family Sincerely, The Ebbings
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand.
With deepest sympathy
Jim was a terrific family man and a Legendary Giant of the Holy Name community. He was an outstanding role model and an inspiration to all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and the Huser family. Please accept our sympathy in this time of grief. Godspeed to Jim. May God receive him with open arms. Love, peace & prayers. Mike and Joan Cahill
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jim and Madelyn Cosens
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Prayers and Condolences for the Huser Clan. Jim was a good man and a caring friend to many. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Such a great man and family. I have such fun memories of helping to put their pool in years ago, playing baseball in the back forty, playing cards, tennis, etc, and just enjoying being a part of their family for many years. Thoughts and prayers for Jeanne and the whole family.
My prayers and condolence to Jeanne and Jim’s family. I will be praying for him and for all of you. Wishing you God’s Blessings and Peace, Fr. Joe Rautenberg