Leo P. Huseman, 88, of Brookston, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 14, 1925 in St. John, Indiana to the late Joseph A. and Florence (Berg) Huseman. He married Imelda "Millie" Klein on October 22, 1949 in Crown Point at St. Mary Catholic Church and they were happily anticipating celebrating their upcoming 65th wedding anniversary. Leo served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant in Italy during World War II. Mr. Huseman farmed in LakeCounty, raising Angus cattle and hogs. After moving to Brookston, he worked in soybean research at FFR Cooperative for 20 years. He also raised purebred swine breeding stock and belonged to the Chester White Swine Record Association and National Swine Registry. He served on National and Indiana Chester White Association boards and received the Chester White Distinguished Service Award. Leo and Millie traveled with their stock, participating in swine shows and conferences throughout the United States, enjoying the fellowship of other members and still hold many of them as dear friends. He and his family spent many wonderful years together showing swine and cattle in 4-H, where he was a leader and served on the advisory board. A good steward of the land, his passion was gardening and he shared his abundant crop of vegetables with everyone. Mr. Huseman was a member of The Church of the Blessed Sacrament in West Lafayette. Surviving with his wife are their children, James Huseman (wife: Ellen) of Munster, IN, Roger Huseman of Patricksburg, IN, Dean Huseman of Brookston, Pat Cochran (husband: Paul) of Patricksburg, IN and Julie of Lafayette. Leo loved spending time with his family and cherished his grandchildren, Brian, Shane, Jessica, Kara, Sara, Heather, Cody and Jaron and his great-grandchildren, Kate and Caroline. Preceding him in death with his parents are his siblings, Dorothy Neises, Esther Halfman, William and Eugene Huseman and Leona Lump. Rosary service to be held at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston, with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at The Church of the Blessed Sacrament (2224 Sacramento Dr. West Lafayette, IN); Fr. Ambrose Ziegler to officiate. Interment to follow in TippecanoeMemory GardensCemetery, West Lafayette. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Church of the Blessed Sacrament or Guardian Angels Hospice.