Photo courtesy of Abbott Funeral Home - Delphi
Delphi, Indiana
Jul 20, 1948 – Jun 18, 2021 (Age 72)
David L. Houser was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away on June 18, 2021, at the age of 72 at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, in Lafayette, surrounded by family.
David was born in Lafayette on July 20, 1948, to the late Alma E. Leslie and Fred W. Houser. He graduated from Delphi High School in 1966. Upon graduating high school, he practiced his civil liberty by joining the Indiana National Guard, where he served for 4 years.
Upon departing from the National Guard, David joined Alcoa in Lafayette. He retired in 2003 after 36 years of service.
David married Delores A. Johnson on October 21, 1967. They raised four wonderful children, Doug, Dustin, Jennifer, and Jeremy. Their favorite things to do included camping and landscaping. After years of raising beef and hogs, they sold their small farm and built a home in Delphi where Delores resided until her death September 10, 2001.
David married Kathy A. Witt, on March 23, 2002. They enjoyed traveling, bird watching and spending time out on the patio. They took numerous trips including to Hawaii and a cruise to Alaska. The past 9 winters was spent at their home in Florida where they were often seen riding bikes, playing cards, and drinking coffee on the deck.
Those who knew David described him as loving, hardworking, and determined. A family man at his foundation, David was very passionate about farming, gardening, comparing his rainfall to others, and Christmas decorating.
David is survived by his wife, Kathy, and four children Doug Houser, Chicago, Illinois, Dustin Houser and Tammy Grandstaff, Delphi, Indiana, Jennifer (Jerry) Yoder, Goshen, Indiana, Jeremy (Kathy) Houser, Radnor, Indiana, daughter, Misty Johnson, Delphi, Indiana, and son Troy & Chrissy Lewis, Tampa, Florida. He was a proud grandfather to 25 grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Don (Rhonda) Houser, Lafayette, Indiana, his brother-in-law Tom Ginn of Delphi, and numerous nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Fred Houser, spouse Delores Houser, a grandson Joseph David Houser in 2000, and his sister Pat Ginn. He dearly loved his entire family, and treated them all as his own, and loved to be together for the many gatherings they would share as a family. Services: visitation will be Thursday from 4pm to 8pm at Abbott Funeral Home, Inc., Delphi. His funeral service will be Friday at 11am at the Delphi United Methodist Church,1796 N. US 421 Delphi, Pastor Brad Burton and Rev. Todd Ladd will officiate. Burial will be at Paint Creek Cemetery, Camden. Carroll County Honor Guard will be providing Military Rites. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delphi United Methodist Church for continued maintenance and upkeep of their prayer garden, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To view his obit or send an online condolence to the family, visit: www.abbottfuneralhome.com
Read MoreI'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayer!
Ron Vaughn
June 25, 2021 | Lafayette, IN | Coworker
sorry for your loss
sharon shives
June 24, 2021 | Camden, IN
Sympathy to family! Great classmate and he will be missed at future reunions!
Darla Coghill
June 23, 2021 | West Lafayette, IN | Classmate
So sorry to see this. I met David when his wife Kathy was one of the caretakers for my parents in Flora. After my Dad passed, they were so kind to invite my mom to their home for dinner and she loved sitting out by their landscape area with the pond enjoying their home. They visited my Dad when he was in the hospital as well. Such a kind and friendly gentleman, David will be missed. They treated my parents like family, and we will forever be grateful. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Tami Sanderson Richardson
June 22, 2021 | Lebanon, IN | Friend
I remember Dave so well. He was a great guy and a wonderful family . I know he Will be missed . My sympathy and prayers to all of them .
Carol Roth
June 22, 2021 | Monticello, IN | Friend
Taylor, my thoughts are with you and your family and this very difficult time. I know how much you loved your grandfather. Sincere condolences to you all.
Fiona Lowbridge
June 22, 2021 | San Francisco | Coworker
To Jennifer, Jeremy, Doug and Dusty. Joy and I send our warmest regards and sympathy for your father's death. It's been a while since we've seen David but we remember sitting with him on the back porch, enjoying a meal and we can still hear his laughter and unmistakable voice. We will be praying for you as you move through your grief. Take care of your hearts and souls. John & Joy
John Valentino
June 22, 2021
To all of you, please accept my condolences. I have so many memories of your family when we were neighbors. A lot if good times. Love you all.
Barb Williams
June 22, 2021 | Friend
We want you to know how David will be missed by others. We always enjoyed being with your family through the years. We want you to know that you and your family will be in our prayers. God Bless each of you.
Earl & Connie Peters
June 21, 2021 | Friend