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Richard Stepleton Houchens

Birth	:	11 Oct 1919 Louisa County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 2008
Burial	:	Elkhorn Cemetery, Webster County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4277992, -94.2328033
Plot	:	Section 812 - 2
Description	:	RICHARD STAPLETON HOUCHENS, 88, of College Park, Maryland, and Louisa, departed this life on Monday, October 6, 2008. Born on October 11, 1919 on the family farm in Louisa, Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha; parents, Thomas E. Sr. and Vashti A. Houchens; brother, Taylor Houchens; and sisters Ruth Kerns and Grace Alford. While his profession was that of a self-employed paint contractor and Maryland State Forest Fire Warden, he was also a longtime member of the College Park Volunteer Fire Department. He was elected Chief in 1947 and held that office for... Read More	RICHARD STAPLETON HOUCHENS, 88, of College Park, Maryland, and Louisa, departed this life on Monday, October 6, 2008. Born on October 11, 1919 on the family farm in Louisa, Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha; parents, Thomas E. Sr. and Vashti A. Houchens; brother, Taylor Houchens; and sisters Ruth Kerns and Grace Alford. While his profession was that of a self-employed paint contractor and Maryland State Forest Fire Warden, he was also a longtime member of the College Park Volunteer Fire Department. He was elected Chief in 1947 and held that office for some nine years. During his tenure as Chief, it was through his efforts that a squad truck, two pumper trucks and a ladder truck were acquired and put into service. His volunteer service didn't end there, as he spent many years as a volunteer coach for the College Park Boys Club. He leaves to deeply mourn his loss, children, Lawanna Houchens, Linda Edwards, and Rick and his wife, Michelle Houchens; brothers, Thomas E. Jr. and Carroll Houchens; sisters, Eunice Jenkins and Pearl Hobson; six grandchildren; five great-grandsons and numerous other relatives and friends. He leaves a sixth generation his legacy to continue a love and passion for his heritage and beloved family property in Louisa. Family and friends are invited to share in Richard's Life Celebration at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, Maryland on Friday, Oct. 10 from 2 p.m until 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. where a service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A graveside service will be held in Louisa on Monday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery. ---The Central Virginian 10/10/2008

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Richard Stepleton Houchens's memorial is located at: Elkhorn Cemetery, Webster County, USA.
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Latitude: 42.4277992
Longitude: -94.2328033

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Edloe Houchens Sr.

(1890 - 1973)

Vashti A Harlow Houchens

(1890 - 1978)

Spouse

Martha Mae Houchens

(1917 - 2002)

Siblings

Thomas Edloe Houchens Jr.

(1924 - 2017)

Carroll G Houchens

(1933 - 2013)

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Coordinate: 42.4277992, -94.2328033

2. Elkhorn Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4276120, -94.2329690

3. Graceland Cemetery
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4. Webster County Home Cemetery
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7. Saron Lutheran Cemetery
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8. Callender Cemetery
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9. Vinje Cemetery
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10. Carpenter Cemetery
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12. Otho Cemetery
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13. Willowledge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5250015, -94.2388916

14. Fort Dodge Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 42.5032997, -94.1472015

15. Fulton Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4263992, -94.3688965

16. Oakland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5214005, -94.1800003

17. Burns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5249970, -94.2759880

18. Corpus Christi Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5243988, -94.1802979

19. Our Saviour Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3396988, -94.3153000

20. Holaday Creek Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4472008, -94.0886002

21. North Lawn Cemetery
Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5290000, -94.1778000

22. Mizpah Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3835983, -94.3707962

23. Old Lizard Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5249720, -94.3141340

24. Roland Township Cemetery
Slifer, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3685989, -94.3685989