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Earl HOUSE Obituary
Age 71, of Germantown, OH, passed away unexpectedly,
Sunday, January 9, 2022, at
Sycamore Hospital. He was born in Dayton, OH, on January 6, 1951, to the late Carolyn E. (Baker) and Earl D. House, Sr. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Dayton. He worked for Dayton Metro Library as a Children's
Librarian, with 35 years of
service retiring from the Miamisburg Branch. He graduated from University of Cincinnati majoring in art and English literature. Earl is survived by his longtime friend of 43 years, and caregiver, Charles "Chuck" Shields; his two brothers, Guy F. House (Mary) and Scott C. House (Bonnie); his niece Angela (Phillip) Miquela; and his nephews, Bryan (Amy) House and Devon House. A
Visitation will be held 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2 hours prior to the Service), Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Dalton Funeral Home, 6900 Weaver Rd., Germantown, OH, where the Funeral Service will follow at 12 p.m., with Rev. Benjamin Webster
officiating. Burial will be at Germantown Union Cemetery. Please share condolences at daltonfh.net.
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Jack House Sr.
March 16, 2023
Although we never had a chance to meeting am continuing my quest to locate House family members Rest in peace..
.iam the son of Jack Edwin House son of Virgil Morris House looking for my kin
Steven Norman
May 23, 2022
I knew Earl from the Miamisburg Branch. He became a dear friend and I will miss his friendship. RIP Earl. You were one of a kind.
Bill Haines
January 17, 2022
Earl was a good friend for many years, having gone to Cleveland grade school and being together in home room every year. He was a fantastic artist early on and his drawings in grade school were amazing. I saw him a few times over the years and send my condolences to family. God bless him.
Douglas Grewe and Don Stephan
January 15, 2022
Earl was a dear friend since our days at UC. I have many good memories of the times shared with him and with Chuck. I especially recall those trips with other friends to NYC and to Stratford for theater. And I'll never forget our one night only performance of an adaptation of the Mikado with the Dayton Men's Chorus. I send prayers of peace and healing to his family and friends.
Kate (Waldsmith) Scarpero
January 14, 2022
So many memories flooding back to MCC in Dayton. Earl up front singing and shaking that tambourine. I know he's making a holy and joyful noise in heaven with all the angels.
Diana Miller Pummill
January 14, 2022
I have fond memories of him from Cleveland elementary school, he was one of the smartest boy there. He will be surely missed.
Tim (and Trent) Capehart
January 14, 2022
When I moved home after a disastrous second attempt to live in Massachusetts, Earlsie was one of my first two friends at work. When my, now husband, joined me; Earl and Chuck were our out-to-dinner friends. My husband and I are a bit younger than Earl and Chuck, and I once told them that they were my “Gay Parents,” my role models. Earl was a great role model at work too (I’m also a Children’s Librarian). Deepest sympathies Chuck from Tim & Trent. We love you (both).
Stephanie Baldwin
January 13, 2022
I met him a few times. He was a wonderful person. May he rests in peace.
Linda Lewis
January 13, 2022
I had a brief pleasure of working with Earl when he was the transitional sub children's librarian at the New Lebanon Library. He was there to keep things going till I got my "sea legs." I learned quite a lot from him while he took over storytimes and he gave me confidence in my artistic ability. He was a wealth of wisdom and a wonderful children's librarian. My deepest sympathies to Chuck and the family.
Erin Wen
January 12, 2022
Earl was so kind, funny, and talented! We were both children's librarians at Dayton Metro Library. My thoughts go out to his family.
Helen Hayes
January 12, 2022
I will never forget you're beautiful voice and how you sang for us in church. Thank you Earl.
Lynne Watson
January 12, 2022
So sorry to hear of Earls passing. He was a super nice guy and a very talented artist. He will be missed. Prayers for Chuck and all of his family. May he rest with the angels.
January 12, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our sincere condolences to Earl's family and Chuck. Allen Sensabaugh
Raymonde Rougier
January 12, 2022
Oh, no; so sorry to hear of Earl's passing. Sending peace and love to Chuck and to all of Earl's friends and family. I have such good memories of knowing him in my work with DGMC.
Kathie DeMarco
January 12, 2022
I also had the great joy of working with Earl at the library, and sharing our love of art and all things childlike and happy. The world is a little dimmer without his light
Kathy Wade
January 12, 2022
My husband and I were privileged to get to know Earl when he and Chuck attended Fireworks fundraising parties in Cincinnati, hosted by Mark Mikulski and Denny Kidder. Earl became an instant friend. We appreciated his humor and sense of irony, his humanity and kindness, his insights and stories, and his smile. We can only imagine the impact he had as a children's librarian. Our sympathy goes out to Chuck and Nathan and to Earl's family and friends.
Jennifer Roberts (Sivers)
January 12, 2022
Earl's family and friends. I was blessed with the opportunity to work with Earl and he remains a bright spot in my life. My thoughts are with you.
Sherrie/Joanne
January 12, 2022
so very sorry for your loss. so many good memories of MCC, loved to hear him sing.
Robert Butts
January 11, 2022
We will not forget Earl's laughter, creativity and joy that he brought our lives. I considered Earl my 'Sister' because we shared life, joy in the male form and all the great Divas. Judy, Liza, Barbra and Bette. His knowledge and love of movies, his love of God and nature are all the gifts we will always miss. He is now in Heaven and is a new Saint. I will think of him often and send Chuck and Nathan our deep love in this time of transition.
Bob Butts and Richard Young
Angela Reason
January 11, 2022
I knew him as my Uncle Earl. He will be dearly missed.
Jeff&"Babs" Barb Shields
January 10, 2022
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