Visitation: Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

Service: Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2025 at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church, Canton, SD.

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Eileen Husman, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.  Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2025 at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church, Canton, SD.  Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

Eileen Kay Husman was born June 18, 1946 in Canton, SD to Mr. & Mrs. Roy & Beatrice (Kittelson) Husman. Eileen was baptized at Colton Lutheran Church, Colton, SD, July 14, 1946. Eileen went to Sunday School at Canton Lutheran Church where she was confirmed October, 1961. She grew up in Canton and attended the public schools graduating from Canton High School in 1964. During her high school days Eileen worked at her parent’s drive-in, Husman’s Dairy King. After Nettleton Commercial College she was employed for several years at Lewis Drug in Sioux Falls, SD in the advertising office creating ad layouts etc. Later she moved to Minneapolis, MN where she worked at the Bureau of Engraving (also known as Art Instruction School) as a transcriptionist for the art instructors. Later she returned to Sioux Falls with the opportunity to work for Shriver’s Department Store in Sioux Falls creating ad layouts and making the store signs.

She then worked at Great American Insurance Company in Sioux Falls, SD as a policy typist and transcriptionist until the corporation closed the office. Eileen moved back to Canton where she was employed as a receptionist at Keystone Treatment Center.  Eileen then became church secretary at Canton Lutheran Church which included working with the Lincoln County Food Pantry and Canton Ministerial Association.

As her mother aged, Eileen dedicated herself to being her care giver in addition to working at the church. Eileen retired from Canton Lutheran Church after 20 years.   Eileen loved to play the piano, enjoyed musical times with her father who played the violin, and loved to cook, bake, and write poetry.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Roy & Beatrice (Kittelson) Husman, her brother Eugene “Gene” Husman, infant nephew Keith Allan Husman, nephew Kevin LeRoy Husman, and family friend, Verle Olson.

She is survived by one great nephew Keith (Briana) Husman, 2 great- great nephews and one great-great niece; two aunts and several cousins and many special friends.