Viola Huls, 93, of Hutchinson, died June 14, 2024, at Wesley Towers. She was born on September 30, 1930, in Gage County, NE, to Carl and Ell Nina (Weber) Haecker.
Viola attended school in rural Gage County and later graduated from Adela Hale Business College. She was employed at Osco Drug for over 23 years. Viola was a longtime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.
On January 21, 1950, Viola married Clarence Huls in Beatrice, NE. They shared over 65 years of marriage before his passing on June 17, 2015.
Viola is survived by her daughter, Marsha (Max Carter) Cline of Hutchinson; six grandchildren, Chad (Debbi) Nachtigal of Hutchinson, Jason (Leta) Nachtigal of Ponder, TX, Jamie (Misty) Nachtigal of Abbyville, Andrea (Matt) Parker of Hutchinson, Christina Cline of Hutchinson, and Jessica Cline of Hutchinson; fifteen great-grandchildren; and sixteen great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Teresa Nachtigal; son-in-law, George Nachtigal; three brothers; and two sisters.
Cremation has taken place. Private family inurnment will take place at the Emanuel Lutheran Church Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Emanuel Lutheran Church or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.