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John Houghtling Obituary
Springfield - John Raymond Houghtling passed away on July 27, 2019, at the age of 83. He was born in Warren, PA October 8, 1935 to Victor and Hazel Houghtling.
After graduating from high school in 1953 in Youngsville, PA, John joined the United States Navy and served from 1954-1958. On July 2, 1960, John married Marilyn Waddell from Pleasantville, PA and from this marriage were born three children: Rodney, Debra and Jennifer. John and Marilyn both accepted Christ at EUB church in Youngsville, PA, February 1968. The family moved to California in 1970 and John worked at a Christian organization for five years before moving the family to Springfield, MO in 1975. In 1997 John retired from General Electric after 22 years and in his retirement delivered Meals on Wheels.
John was a people person who loved to talk, tease and laugh. He was generous, kind, had great character and a healthy lifestyle that he modeled for his children and grandchildren. Traveling, gardening, exercising and spending time with his family were his loves.
John was loved immensely and will be greatly missed by his wife, Marilyn, daughters Debbie and Jennifer, son-in-law, Craig, daughter-in-law, Dawna and grandchildren Natalie and her husband Conner, Ashley, Mason, Jack, Zane and Beckham and great-grandson, Aiden.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation for John is 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 at Greenlawn Funeral Home East.
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Dan Alvarado
July 15, 2020
When I lived in Springfield, Mo John was a friend to me. He was my workout partner for several years at the Ozark Fitness Center. I remember him as someone that always pushed himself and me to our limits in our workout. He was someone that everyone liked and had a special relaxed personality that everyone seemed to like. I'm sure I'll see him again.
Dan A.
July 31, 2019
John and Marilyn were some of our earliest friends at Christ Community Church. We always looked forward to Johns friendly tap on the shoulder and warm smile and handshake. He loved and worshipped the Lord and we will miss him so!
See you in heaven John....Bill and Nancy Conner
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