Herbert J. Hussemann, Sr., 91, of Belle Plaine died Monday, September 17, 2012 at hos home following a short illness. Graveside memorial services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, September 26 at the Gridley Cemetery in Gridley, Illinois with Military Rites. Survivors include his wife, Velma Hussemann, sons, Herbert (Shirley) Hussemann, Jr. of Dandridge, TN and Robert (Patricia) Hussemann of Bloomington, IL; three step-children, Dee (Tom) Ritter of Belle Plaine, Les (Sharon) Ledeker of Oklahoma, and Joan of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; also several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren, including step-grandchild and special caregiver Nickcole DeJoode of Belle Plaine.