Steven Anthony (Huey) Huelsmann, 78, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 12:10 P.M., Sunday, October 18, 2026 at his residence.
He had worked as a mine operator at Peabody Coal in Freeburg, IL and at Marissa Coal Mine.  He owned Steve's Barber Shop in Pinckneyville.  Steve served in the Navy and was so proud to serve his country, Steve was on the USS Independence CV/CVA-62. He was a member of the U.M.W.A, Shriners, and Du Quoin American Legion. Steve attended the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pinckneyville. He loved hunting, fishing, golf, playing cards with friends, dancing with Sharon in the kitchen.  He taught Katie and Allie how to dance.  He also loved playing Pokemon with his grandkids.  Steve loved playing and spending time with his family.  He also made the world's best sugar cookies.  Steve played Santa for many years at schools sororities and at peoples homes.
He was born October 14, 1948 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Bernard and June (Hahn) Huelsmann.
Steven and Sharon married on December 3, 1974 at St. Johns United Church of Christ in Du Quoin, at 10:30 at night, with only their parents and his brother Ray as witnesses. They would have been married 52 years in December.
Left behind is his wife of Pinckneyville, daughter - Lee Ann Williams of Pinckneyville, three grandkids - Brandon Robinson of Pinckneyville, Allie Evinger of Sparta, and Katie Moody of Sparta, three great grandkids - Uriah Stiener, Evan Catt, and Easton George, brother - Ray Huelsmann and wife Tonda of Marion, and special cousins - Patty Maynor and Sandy Wickam.
He was preceded in death by his parents - Bernard and June Huelsmann, and father and mother-in-law - Raymond and Mary Rath, along with great grandson - Riley George.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pinckneyville with Rev. Jason Eisele officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pinckneyville.
Burial will be in the Parrish Cemetery in Vergennes, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W., American Legion, and the United States Navy.
Friends may make memorials to Shriners Hospital or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.