Michael Robert Hout

Michael Robert Hout
passed away Dec. 22, 2011 in Massilon, Ohio. He was born March 26, 1948 in Massillon, Ohio to William C. Hout and Mary Ann (Skirtech) Hout. Survived by son, Jason (Dove) Hout; son, Christopher Hout; daughter, Elizabeth Hout; granddaughter, Katie Hout; former wife and best friend, Julia Hout, Josie and Terry Lind; brother, David Hout of Greeley, Colo.; brother, Mark Hout (Enita) of Greeley, Colo.; niece, Danielle Hout of Honolulu, Hawaii; nephew, Tyler Hout of Denver, Colo.; aunt, Theresa (Skirtech) McGlaughlin of Canal Fulton; numerous cousins from the Hout and Skirtich families. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William C. Hout Jr. of Honolulu, Hawaii,
Michael graduated from St. Joseph's Elementary and Jackson High School. He was a 1970 graduate of Kent State University with a dual major in English and Education. He taught and orchestrated a successful building trades program at Perry High School. He was an experienced remodeling contractor who made many people happy with his work and wit. Michael enjoyed replicating the craftsmanship of the historic district in Massillon and helped Phillip Elum restore numerous homes and buildings of historic value. He was an avid mechanic of all trades and was a consummate do it your self individual. He enjoyed the fabrication of items most would buy complete from a store. He was a gifted reader of prose, novel and journal. He would share his knowledge of rhetoric and social concern in thoughtful editorial conversation. Michael was recovering from a pulmonary embolism and unexpectedly died of a stroke and heart attack. He loved his children most dearly and was always honored by their wins, gains and their love. He will be missed by many friends and mostly by his family.
Mass will be March 24 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Massillon at 1 p.m. with a life celebration to follow at the parish center. Family and friends are welcome. Contact Mark Hout at briggshout@aol.com.