Gary D. Huisken, age 61, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at his home in Brookings, South Dakota. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 25, 2007, at the Brookings Wesleyan Church, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitations will be from 4-7 P.M. Friday at Eidsness Funeral Home. Gary Dean Huisken was born August 1, 1946, at Chandler, Minnesota, to George and Margaret (Van Buren) Huisken. He attended Chandler Christian School, two years at Chandler Public High School, and graduated from Southwest Christian High School in Edgerton, Minnesota. He graduated from Willmar Vo-Tech School in Willmar, Minnesota, with two years of electronics training. On June 8, 1966, Gary married his high school sweetheart, Leila Gunnink in Edgerton, Minnesota. In July he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After service one and a half years in Minnesota and two and a half years in Germany working with land base guided missiles, Gary was honorably discharged in July 1970. In August 1970 Gary was employed by Brookings Municipal Utilities, where he put his knowledge to use and a lineman. As the city grew so did Garys responsibilities. With continual education and dedication he became the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor. He designed many of the electrical systems and was instrumental in computerizing the substations so that they were linked to the main offices at BMU. In October 2006, after 36 years of committed service, Gary retired to focus on Gods service. He believed that the most important aspect of ones life is to serve God and by serving the Lord it will give meaning to your life. Gary was a member of the Brookings Wesleyan Church where he participated in Bible studies and assisted with the Bible Bowl. He was a past member of the Volga Christian Reformed Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon and elder. He was also active with the Volga Christian School and served as treasurer for many years. Gary took an avid interest in politics and was active in the defense of the unborn (pro-life movement) building signs and crosses. He loved to plan trips and learn about what God has created. He was a man of integrity and perseverance, but also had a good sense of humor. He loved to read, to stretch his mind, and develop his abilities. In return, he challenged others to do the same. He loved to try new technology for use at home or at work. Gary is lovingly remembered by his wife, Leila Huisken; two sons: Jeff (Brita) Huisken of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Barry Huisken of Brookings; a daughter, Laura Huisken, of Mitchell, South Dakota; his grandchildren: Brooke and Trent, of Rapid City; his sister, Georgene (Wes) Van Essen, of Pipestone, Minnesota; his brothers: George (Myrna) Huisken of Camarillo, California, Rod (Char) Huisken of Chandler, Minnesota, and Bob (Cindy) Huisken of Niceville, Florida; his mother-in-law, Helen Gunnink, of Edgerton, Minnesota; his sisters-in-law: Gretchen (Will) Zitterich of Ames, Iowa, and Carol (Jerry) Klumper of Elk Point, South Dakota; his brothers-in-law: Henry (Judy) Gunnink of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and Gordon (Jamie) Gunnink of Griffith, Indiana; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Harold Gunnink