William Nicholas “Whiz” Husic, Sr., 97, of Steelton, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Homeland Center. Born on September 2, 1928 in Steelton, he was the son of the late Michael and Agnes (Caiznar) Husic. He was the husband of the late Frances (Zupanovic) Husic, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage until her death in 2016. He was also preceded in death by his loving daughter Sandra; and his siblings Michael, Anthony, John, Rudolph, Mary, Margaret, Agnes, Frank, and Joseph (Charlie).

Willie, as he was affectionately known to his siblings, was born and raised on Steelton’s West Side. He graduated from Steelton High School, where he excelled as an outstanding football player. He was named Player of the Year in the greater Harrisburg area in 1947. He was the first in his family to graduate high school and attend college. He attended the University of Tennessee and then Villanova University on football scholarships. Recently, he was the inaugural recipient of the Roller Nation Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award for his legacy of excellence and dedication to Steelton.

Whiz worked for Bethlehem Steel for over 40 years until his retirement as a Crane Operator in the Rail Mill. He was also a self-employed house painter.

Whiz was a member of the former St. Peter’s Slovenian Parish in Steelton and was a current member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish in Steelton. He was a faithful servant of God who loved his church.

Whiz is survived by his children David Husic, Joseph Scott Husic, Jeffrey Husic, William “Bitz” Husic and his wife Donna, Greg Husic and his wife Terri, and Stephen Husic and his wife Patricia; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and his niece Barbara Husic, to whom the family extends their deepest gratitude and thanks for her loving support and caretaking of her Uncle Whiz.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Prince of Peace Parish, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 815 S 2nd St, Steelton, PA 17113, with Rev. Matthew Larlick, Pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. A Visitation will be held in the church prior to Mass from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish at the address above; or to the Roller Nation Foundation at www.rollernationfoundation.org or 250 Reynders Ave, Steelton, PA 17113.