The credit union community is mourning the death of Robert Huston, former president of the $501 million Zeal Credit Union in Livonia, Mich., and former chair of the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates.
Huston, 76, of Plymouth died Friday, according to an obituary posted on Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home's website.
"Bob was a great credit union leader, a wonderful friend and an awesome man. He was humble yet strong as a leader," David Adams, MCUL president/CEO, said in a prepared statement. "He was a good listener, but spoke forcefully when circumstances warranted it. He had a big heart and a kind word for everyone. He never wavered in his love for credit unions and the cooperative principles they represent."
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In 2008, Huston was recognized with the league's Distinguished Service Award and the Michigan Credit Union Foundation's CU Community Volunteer Award, according to the league.
He also won the 2003 International CU Development Award, according to the league. Under his direction, the Michigan Credit Union League World Affairs Committee and the World Council researched the feasibility of a partnership with a specific country to assist in its credit union development. This study led to the league's partnership with Macedonia.
In addition to two years as chair for the Michigan Credit Union League, he served as a CUNA director, CUcorp director, MCULLAF/MCULAF trustee, CUES director and as chair of both the Michigan Credit Union Employees Pension Trustees and Service Centers Corp.
Huston was also the driving force behind the organization of a successful data processing CUSO, CU Data Inc., the league reported.
Huston is survived by his wife Maggie, daughter LeAnne (Sean) Bell, and son Rob (Cindy) Huston.
The family has suggested memorial contributions be sent to the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI, 48025-5819.
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Peter Strozniak
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