Daryl Dean Lusson

FOREST CITY - Daryl D. Lusson, age 79 of Forest City, died Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, Iowa.



Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Fr. Henry Huber officiating. Inurnment will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.



There will be no visitation.



Daryl Dean Lusson was born in Alpha, IA on February 15, 1930, the son of Philip and Mary (Nienhaus) Lusson. He received his education in Ridgeway, Iowa and graduated from Ridgeway High School.



He entered the United States Air Force and served as a Radar Technician from 1948 - 1952, stationed in England for part of his tour.



He married Elizabeth Neubauer on January 26, 1953 at Assumption Catholic Church in Cresco, Iowa. The couple had three children: Connie, Ron and Rhonda. The family made their home in Cresco where Daryl worked for Larson's Furniture. He also managed a furniture store in Austin, MN.



Daryl later took a position as territory manager for Bigelow Karistan Carpets. He traveled extensively through Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois, receiving numerous awards for his performance and hard work. His company kept him on the move, living in several midwestern communities until moving to Forest City in 1975 and eventually retiring there. He was a member of St. James Catholic church in Forest City.



Daryl enjoyed golfing, traveling and boating. He liked taking a leisurely drive with Betty, chatting with his coffee buddies at Hardees and a good game of cards with friends and family.



Daryl is survived by his children: Connie Lusson of Las Vegas, NV; Ron Lusson (Heidi) of Crystal Lake, IA; and Rhonda Michels (Gary) of Ventura, IA. Also surviving are five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a sister, Carole Johnson (Avey) of New Hampton, IA.



Daryl was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Betty.