Clyde M. Huston(1925-2020)

HUSTON

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/18/2020 at 12:47:56

Clyde M. Huston August 30, 1925-May 12, 2020 BLUE GRASS-Clyde M. Huston, 94, of Blue Grass, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease at the Iowa Masonic Home in Bettendorf. Clyde was born in Perrysburg, OH on August 30, 1925 to Glen and Julia (Nixon) Huston. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Infantry during WWII. He received a purple heart and a bronze star while serving in Italy. Clyde married Willa L. Zuber on June 27, 1953 in Toledo, OH. She preceded him on March 21, 2015. He retired from the Rock Island Arsenal in 1980. In retirement, he worked at Idle Hour Lanes, co-owned Huston's Car Wash, and worked at Banworth and Udelhoven Furniture World. Clyde was known as "Mr. Blue Grass" and was very active in promoting the city. He served on the City Council, raised money for the new city hall and was an honorary member of the Blue Grass Community Club. While members of the Community Club, he and Willa started and organized the annual homecoming parade for many years and founded and published the Blue Grass Bugle newspaper. He was a member of the Blue Grass American Legion Post #711, Wilton Masonic Lodge, KAABA Shrine, 2 Blue Lodges and Mohassan Grotto. Clyde loved socializing. Private family services will be held at the Blue Grass Cemetery. The service will be live-streamed on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. on the Bentley Funeral Home Facebook page. Clyde is survived by sons; Geoffery (Joanne) Huston of Bettendorf and Craig (Desi) Huston of Blue Grass; 8 grandsons; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Memorials may be made to the Blue Grass Volunteer Fire Department or American Legion. Online condolences at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com

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Published in Quad-City Times from May 14 to May 17, 2020.