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William H “Bill” Houck

Birth	:	15 Sep 1939 Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	28 Aug 2008 Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Wolsey Cemetery, Wolsey, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4000015, -98.4546967
Description	:	William "Bill" Houck, age 68, of Wolsey, SD, died Thursday, August 28, 2008, at the Lake Region Healthcare Center in Fergus Falls, MN. William H. Houck was born on September 15, 1939, to Cecil and Jessie (Marshall) Houck in Huron, SD. He was baptized and confirmed at the Broadland Methodist Church. Bill attended Markell Country School grades first through eighth, and graduated from Wolsey High school. He participated in all music and sporting events and holds the retired record in the 880 yard run and was a member of the 1955 and 1957 boy's basketball team that participated... Read More	William "Bill" Houck, age 68, of Wolsey, SD, died Thursday, August 28, 2008, at the Lake Region Healthcare Center in Fergus Falls, MN. William H. Houck was born on September 15, 1939, to Cecil and Jessie (Marshall) Houck in Huron, SD. He was baptized and confirmed at the Broadland Methodist Church. Bill attended Markell Country School grades first through eighth, and graduated from Wolsey High school. He participated in all music and sporting events and holds the retired record in the 880 yard run and was a member of the 1955 and 1957 boy's basketball team that participated in the State B Tournament. Bill kept score and ran the clock, etc. at home basketball and football games for many years. He was involved in many community activities; installing the filter in the swimming pool, sodding the football field, and paving the track. He was an active member of the Wolsey Fire Department, acting as assistant chief for many years. Bill also participated in the community programs, Onward Wolsey Community and Business Association; served on the town board and the Southern Spink Northern Beadle Water Board; was instrumental in starting the Wild Game Feed, Firemen's Breakfast, and the Goat Races; and he received the Onward Wolsey Businesses Community Service award in the spring of 2008. Bill started to work at Carson Locker in 1956, and he purchased the locker in 1965 and continued to operate it until 1977. During this time he drove school bus for several years. He also was the owner, operator of Houck Trucking. He started working as a carpenter in the early 1980's and continued to do carpentry until his health failed. On July 30, 1956, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ethel Carson in Mitchell, SD. He was very proud of and enjoyed his three daughters and their families. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary of Wolsey; his 3 daughters, Kathy Price of Wessington, Rhonda (Ken) Soderlin of Martin, and Donene Skorheim of Sioux Falls; 10 grandchildren, Ryan (Tami) Mueller, Lindsay (Kevin) Haider, Ramy (Justin) Boomer, Destiny (Shane) Finn, Jacob Carson Price, Andrea (Drew) Mueller, Brady (Heather) Hastings, Kortney (Brad) Jungemann, Leslie Mueller, and Seth Houck Hastings; 14 great grandchildren, Brayden Mueller, Kyler Mueller, Tate Haider, Chantel Haider, Brynn Haider, Keegan Haider, Kendyn Boomer, Kynlea Boomer, Taylor Finn, Lanessa Finn, Jesse Hastings, Rayden Hastings, Mason Hastings, and Colton Jungemann; 4 step grandchildren; 7 great step grandchildren; 1 brother Donald (Lois) Houck of Wolsey; 2 sisters Marilyn (Dennis) Eggleston of Wessington, and Julie (Lynn) Bartells of Wolsey; his beloved mother-in-law, Hazel Carson of Wolsey; 3 sisters-in-law, Connie (Larry) Fuller of Clitherall, MN, Carol (Sherrill) Spencer of Alamogordo, NM, and Linda Payer of N. Sioux city, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother Ervin Houck; his father-in-law, Donald Carson; 1 brother-in-law, Donald E. Carson; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. His funeral service will be Tuesday, September 2, at the Wolsey High School Gymnasium with burial in the Wolsey Cemetery. Arrangements are with Welter Funeral Home.

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Where is William H “Bill” Houck's memorial?
William H “Bill” Houck's memorial is located at: Wolsey Cemetery, Wolsey, Beadle County, USA.
When did William H “Bill” Houck death?
William H “Bill” Houck death on 28 Aug 2008 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William H “Bill” Houck's memorial?
Latitude: 44.4000015
Longitude: -98.4546967

Family Members:

Parent

Cecil Sylvester Houck

(1919 - 2004)

Jessie Leah Marshall Houck

(1919 - 1991)

Spouse

Mary Ethel Carson Houck

(1938 - 2021)

Siblings

Ervin Lynn Houck

(1954 - 1977)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wolsey Cemetery
Wolsey, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4000015, -98.4546967

2. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Wolsey, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3927994, -98.4985962

3. Virgil Cemetery
Virgil, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2904800, -98.4176700

4. Robeson Family Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3787360, -98.2964300

5. Broadland Catholic Cemetery
Broadland, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5005000, -98.3380800

6. Broadland Cemetery
Broadland, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5005989, -98.3380966

7. McCord Cemetery
Wessington, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3998500, -98.6673100

8. Bonilla Cemetery
Bonilla, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5830994, -98.4835968

9. Molvig Cemetery
Virgil, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2552900, -98.6145900

10. Sand Creek Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

11. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4574400, -98.7100400

12. Wessington Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4569016, -98.7102966

13. Riverside Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3396988, -98.1971970

14. Ideal Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3363991, -98.1952972

15. Reformed Zoar Congregations Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1972010, -98.4468940

16. Saint Martins Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3410988, -98.1830978

17. Restlawn Memory Gardens
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2755080, -98.2158890

18. Altoona Cemetery
Hitchcock, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6108017, -98.4113998

19. Earlville Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2118988, -98.6091995

20. Hatfield Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5078011, -98.1742020

21. Rest Haven Cemetery
Alpena, Jerauld County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1775017, -98.3563995

22. Riverside Colony Cemetery
Riverside Colony, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4837090, -98.1386260

23. Huron Colony Cemetery
Huron Colony, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5670500, -98.2052900

24. Rosehill Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2980995, -98.7731018