CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DAVID HUSMANN HELD SATURDAY
A display outside the gym included trophies, photos, and memorabilia from coach Husmann’s days at the University of Houston as well as his coaching career. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Chip Bubela (right) presents a certificate to Karen Husmann declaring that her late husband’s name will be incorporated into Shorthorn Stadium. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Roger Sustr, who served as emcee, took a few minutes to entertain the crowd by mimicking some of coach Husmann’s sideline mannerisms. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Karen Husmann (left) accepts a signed game ball from members of the Sacred Heart Indian football team. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
A sizeable crowd was on hand for Saturday’s Celebration of Life and nearly 7,000 more viewed the ceremony online. The video was archived and can be viewed on the website KTIM.org. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
A large group of former Shorthorns came to honor their former coach. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
For all the athletic and coaching accolades recounted from the life of David Husmann this past Saturday, they were overshadowed by messages of how he touched so many lives off the field.
Former players, colleagues, and family members spoke at a “Celebration of Life” on the field where Husmann won so many games. They all had personal anecdotes of their interactions with coach Husmann. As all who kne…
