Conrad Huss Obituary (1941 - 2016)

Conrad Eugene Huss, 75, of Tucson, passed away unexpectedly September 16, 2016. Conrad was a beloved and adored husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor, and employer, a kind-hearted "gentle giant" who was a pillar of strength and a rock in the countless lives he touched, felt responsibility for, and reached to lift and better. His example of impeccable personal honesty and integrity, completely unpretentious, down to earth humility, and untiring work ethic and professionalism, vision and technical expertise, uniquely suited him to be the driving force behind building a one of a kind international engineering business, and to touch innumerable people in his personal life through his constant thoughtful and considerate actions. Though he was the Chairman of the Board he could be found emptying the trash buckets. Conrad never considered himself too "big" for any task or responsibility, and would just as happily help with the dishes and laundry at home as design and supervise construction of billion dollar facilities. He was never too busy to coach and referee his kids' soccer teams for 20 years, be a hard core season ticket supporter of the UA Basketball team, help his wife deliver dinner and personal items to the homeless outreach, support her unquestioningly in her endless endeavors, or perform endless hours of volunteer church service where he could be found everywhere from his 13 year stint working patiently and lovingly with the toddlers in the nursery, through a variety of other assignments, leading to his last responsibility supporting and working with the Bishopric as the Financial Clerk. Conrad loved to write in his limited spare time; whether it took the form of kind letters of encouragement to friends and family, personal stories, or memoirs of those he was particularly intrigued by as well as his own journals.. He was also committed to being a lifelong learner, and when he wasn't working on a story or a letter or journal entry, he liked to watch DVD's he'd purchase of "The Great Courses" across a wide variety of subjects. He loved to learn more about anything, from Ancient History to Language (he was studying Spanish), to Quantum Physics. His stellar, lauded engineering career took him around the world working on some of the most fascinating and challenging of projects. Conrad was the recipient throughout his career of numerous presitigious honors and awards; he always downplayed them and felt uncomfortable with the recognition, just as he refused to allow anyone to ever call him "Dr" Huss despite his PhD. He loved his career and found it rewarding, stimulating, and meaningful up until the day of his passing. But nothing brought him more pride and joy and fulfillment than his 5 children and 3 grandchildren, who were the light of his life. Conrad is survived by his loving wife, Mercy, and children Philip, Brian, Joshua, Jared and Christiana Huss; grandchildren Sam, Dominic and Danielle Huss; sister Phyliss Provenzano and brother Howard Huss. His passing leaves a huge void in so many hearts and lives; he will be sorely missed and never replaced. A celebration of his truly remarkable life will be held at 4pm on Friday, September 23, 2016, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 939 W. Chapala Drive, Tucson. If you have a memory of how Conrad touched your life, please visit www.VistosoFH.com and feel free to leave your thoughts, which will be put together in a book of remembrance for his family. Conrad has left a truly incredible, larger than life, one of a kind legacy in so very many ways - the mold is broken, and now those of us he left behind must step up to the plate and try in our small way to follow in those noble footsteps and fill those very very big empty shoes. We love you Daddy - and miss you more than words can say. We will do our best to honor the incredible love and legacy you sacrificed so much to bless us with. We know you are already at work on God's errand and preparing a secure, strong, safe place for us there, just as you did here,out of your great big heart full of unconditional love that you exemplified for us better than anyone we know. God be with you until we meet again Daddy. Services will be at 4 pm on Friday, September 23, at 4 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 939 W. Chapala Drive, Tucson. A viewing will precede the service at 3 pm.