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Zachary Houlik Obituary

Zachary J. Houlik 22 years of age, formerly of Breinigsville, passed away suddenly on Friday evening May 4, 2018, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Franklin County, Virginia. He is the son of Wendy J. (Hoppes) Houlik with Joseph Szakal of Whitehall, and James M. and Jean (Yingling) Houlik of Mechanicsburg.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, he was a 2013 graduate of Parkland Area High School, attained his B.S. from Lees-McRae College in 2016 and his Masters Degree from Appalachian State University in 2017.
Zachary was a Purchasing Planner for Gilbarco Veeder-Root of Greensboro, NC, where he resided.
Cycling was a major part of his life. He was a member of the award winning Young Medalists Elite Junior Cycling Team, and enjoyed competing at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Trexlertown.
Survivors: beside his parents; brother Chaz Houlik of Whitehall; grandmothers Ejaye Hoppes and Mary Houlik; step grandparents Charles and Erma Yingling; step sisters Tara Percinsky with niece Vaeda, Katelyn Massie and husband Justin with nephew Bowen; along with Godparents Byron and Mitzi Lee with cousins Kyle and Tanner and Godfather John Houlik with Kathleen Houlik and cousin Elisabeth Fretz.
The family invites you to Zach's Celebration of Life which will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday May 12, 2018 at Randall's on the Orchard, 2016 Applewood Drive, Orefield, PA 18069, with Rev. Dr. Becky J. Beckwith officiating. His family will receive guests at a reception immediately following the Celebration.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Zachary's memory are strongly suggested to The American Diabetes Association PO Box 15829 Arlington, VA 22215 www.diabetes.org
The Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall is honored to handle his arrangements. www.pennlive.com/obits

Published by Patriot-News from May 9 to May 10, 2018.
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I met Zach at Lees-McRae College as his cycling studies minor professor or should I say I was touched by having met him. His brightness, hard work, and yes, sense of humor made knowing him a joy. Thoughts and prayers to his family , you will be missed.

Ted Silver

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May 15, 2018

a loved one

May 11, 2018

My prayers and condolences go out to the family, may God Bless You all in your time of grief.

Debra Acosta

May 10, 2018

Dear Wendy:
We are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you and your family. Your family and friends will always be there too help you.

Jeannette & Steve Szakal

May 10, 2018

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I send all of your family much love and many prayers.

May 9, 2018

Dear Wendy, please accept my deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of Zach. I remember him as a young man who Was a pleasure to have in class. You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.


With loving thoughts,
Pastor Judith

Judith Snyder

May 9, 2018

Zach was such a breath of fresh air and happiness to all of us who knew him in NC. He always had a great outlook on life and a positive attitude. I never saw him without a smile.

I am blessed that Zach came into my life if only for a short while.

Godspeed my friend.

Betty Alexander

May 9, 2018

Betty Alexander

May 9, 2018

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