John Martin Huisman

John Martin Huisman, age 75 of St. John, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 5, 2024.  Beloved husband of Dorothy Huisman, nee Hol. Loving father of Matt (Ronda) Huisman and Luke (Sue) Huisman.  Devoted grandfather of Zach, Rachel, Aaron, Alex, Jayden, and Kody.  Dear brother of George (Diane) Huisman, Robert (Mary) Huisman, the late Jeff (Sue) Huisman, Scott (Mariola) Huisman and Linda (late Bob) Blonn.  Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents Martin “Mike” and Gertrude Huisman (nee Dykstra).

John was a retired Professor having earned his Master of Philosophical Foundations in Philosophical Theology and taught Philosophy, Logic and Worldview from a Christian perspective at Regent University and Trinity Christian College, served as men's head basketball coach at Trinity for a few years and has written 5 years of daily devotions. He was loved by his family and friends and will be missed.

Visitation, Friday, July 12, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Church - Cedar Lake Campus 6729 W. 133rd Ave. Cedar Lake, IN.  Interment will be held at the Historic Maplewood Cemetery - Crown Point, IN.  Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home - Dyer, IN.  Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Church - Cedar Lake. For Further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com