Walter was a member of House of Prayer in Evansville. He was a WWII Army veteran having received a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. Walter was a member of DAV.
Surviving Walter are his wife of sixty-two years, Jeanette (Evans) Houchin; six children, Steve (Penny) Houchin, Fred (Nancy) Houchin, Pamela (James) Simmons, Greg (Sharon) Houchin, Connie (Kent) Broshears and Diane Houchin; nineteen grandchildren; and twenty-eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Koehler Funeral Home-Perigo Chapel, 7022 Heim Road, Chandler, Ind. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Chandler, with military rites by Newburgh American Legion Post #44. Friends may call Friday 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until service time at Koehler Funeral Home-Perigo Chapel.
Memorial contributions in memory of Walter may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences and any special remembrance may be made online at www.koehlerfuneralhome.com.
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Howard Dimmett
October 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Phyllis Kelley
October 20, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ramona and Richard Quick
October 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. I will miss uncle JR. I'm glad I had the chance to see him when we were there in 2005. I love you all.
Gary W Pearson
October 9, 2009
Our families prayers and condolences, The Pearson family.
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linda (stotlar) meyer
October 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bonnie Nelligan Family
October 8, 2009
Your family is in our hearts and prayers. I know how hard the road ahead will be without him, but know that you are not alone.
Larry & Gloria Shane
October 8, 2009
You have our deepest sympathy & our Prayers go out to you and your family
October 8, 2009
To the Houchin Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this time of sorrow.
Bruce and Debbie Hill
October 8, 2009
Nothing In This World Is Ever Really Lost Those We Cherish Will Always Live On In Memory.
With Deepest Sympathy,
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Michael Bell
October 8, 2009
He was a hero to anybody who knew him.
Love ya POP
denise mcdaniel
October 8, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Joe Tow GRMC
October 8, 2009
Greg I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. My prayers & condolences go out to the entire Houchin family.
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