Michael David Huls

Michael David Huls, surrounded by friends and loved ones, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2021. Michael battled courageously these past many years with Parkinson’s disease and a number of other health liabilities rarely complaining and serving as an inspiration to us who knew him.

Life began for Michael October 22nd, 1954 in Glendive MT. Michael’s childhood also took him to North Dakota and Denver, Colorado where he graduated from Arvada West High School.

Upon graduation, Michael enlisted in the United States Navy serving his basic training in San Diego, CA. Michael was stationed at the Charleston Naval base in Charleston, SC and received his ship assignment on the USS Canopus where he served as a supply clerk. Michael’s Naval career took him as far away as Glasgow, Scotland before returning back to Charleston. Mike was honorably discharged in 1976 and returned home to his family in Overland Park, KS. After a brief stint in Louisiana with the Haliburton oil company, Michael went back to Denver Colorado in 1983.

That is when Michael met the love of his life Rhonda. After a whirlwind romance they wed in the summer of 1985. They started their new life in Arvada, Colorado. Rhonda was the ideal match for Michael. Her creative flair and loving spirit was perfect for Michael’s unique personality.

Michael spent most of his career in management for Dairy Queen, with a brief detour in the house painting business with his best friend Guy. Michael took great pride in his work, especially when he was able to mentor and become a role model for the employees that worked there through the years. However, Michael’s greatest satisfaction were the regular’s that would come into his store. He greeted each one of them as though they were a member of the family.

Michael was “one of a kind”. He never met a stranger and he always had a kind word for everyone. Unforgettable, an original and memorable would be just a few of the words to describe Mike.

Michael is survived by his loving wife Rhonda, with whom over the past 36 years shared many laughs and wonderful memories. Randy Huls of Brevig Mission Alaska, Sister Shari (Bill) Schlapman AZ, Sister Lana (Ken) Walton of Kansas City MO. He is also survived by nephews, Kyle, Sam, Sean, Hans, Max and Lucas.

He was preceded in death by parents Roger and Anne Huls, brothers Marc and Robin and Roger Jr. and sister Rae Ann.

Please join us in the celebration of Michael’s life at 3:00 pm Friday, September 24th, 2021 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown MO 64133. A visitation will precede the service and begin at 2:00 PM.   To view the service live please visit this link: Michael D. Huls Service

Visits: 5

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  1. Sarah Price on September 22, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    This obituary says it all. Your love and need for laughter is what I will always remember. If the room wasn’t laughing then you were bound and determined to make it happen. So many fond memories that you gifted me and I will hold very near and dear to my heart. My family was lucky enough to be loved by you and we loved you just the same. Good bye for now.



  2. Jo Lynn Haney on September 22, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    We will hold Michael in our hearts till we can hold him in heaven ?. Rememberance, Reflections, Memories, Honor, Strength, Comfort, Peace, & Love, to Rhonda & the Huls Family. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of the family, now & always, Love & Many Blessings, Jo Lynn & Kerry.



  3. Jo Lynn Haney on September 22, 2021 at 10:02 pm

    Love ? & Peace till we meet again . Rest In Peace, dear friend, Michael. We know you are in Gods loving hands. May cherished memories, peace, comfort, strength & love be with all of the Huls family, With all our love, & blessings, Jo Lynn & Kerry



  4. Jo Lynn Haney on September 22, 2021 at 10:22 pm

    Dear Loved ones so sorry for the typos.



  5. Jo Lynn Haney on September 23, 2021 at 10:00 am

    Dear Rhonda & Huls family,
    Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you @ this time & always, Our deepest sympathy From your King Soopers # 55 Family of Staff & Associates



  6. Shell Guthrie on September 23, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    Dear Rhonda and all of the Huls family , I am very saddened to hear of this great loss, From the moment I met Michael at king Soopers while working with his beautiful wife Rhonda we were in the floral department together you came in to surprise her Rhonda lit up like a spot light , true love beamed from her eyes as she was so proud to introduce you to me , just that moment I knew you were a special soul , I remember Rhonda planning your birthday and I happen to say to her I have something special I think Michael will love ,after her giving it some thought she said yes Bring him in! I brought in one of my singing canaries I will never forget you cried like a baby and loved that little canary , it makes my heart happy knowing that little bird became your best friend ,you would call me and put the phone on speaker so proud of his singing as I listened , I love you and will miss our chats on line , now you too are a free bird , fly with the angels my friend . Love Shell Guthrie



  7. Kathy Coats on September 23, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    Dear Rhonda, my thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Michael. You were always the star in his life.
    Kathy Coats



  8. Robb and Susan Roome on September 24, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    So much love goes into this post as we write it. We are saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person and are thinking and praying of you all constantly. We apologize that we were unable to make the trip from Colorado, but did watch the service online which was touching and beautiful. Rhonda, please know that we love you as always and anytime you should need anything, we will be there for you no questions! Even though we are no longer next door neighbors anymore, we will always be connected by hearts! Love to you and your family – may Michael rest in eternal peace. Love Robb and Sue Roome



  9. Brian Compton on January 4, 2022 at 7:42 pm

    My condolences. What a beautiful service



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