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CHANCE CODY HAUSINGER, a resident of Webster, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007 at the age of 23 years. Chance was born April 19, 1984 in Houston to Christine (Purcell) Gerstenberger and Glen Hausinger. Chance was a 2002 graduate of Clear Brook High School, where he excelled in R.O.T.C. and Choir. Fulfilling a childhood dream, Chance proudly served his country in U. S. Marine Corps and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and as a youngster, Chance enjoyed scouting and camping. Chance is survived by a loving family; his father, Glen Hausinger, of Friendswood; his mother, Christine Gerstenberger and her husband, Mike, of Pearland; his sister, Heather Wessels and her husband, Craig; and his nephew, Lane, all of Cypress; paternal grandparents, Bill and Ann Hausinger, of Friendswood; maternal grandmother, Della Bolt, of Pasadena; aunts, Della Stewart, of LaPorte, Henrietta Purcell, of California, Dr. Sheryl Hausinger and her husband, John Mulvahill, of Friendswood and Susan Tinnin and her husband, Bobby, of Friendswood; uncle, Billy Hausinger and his wife, Sharon, of Pasadena; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, June 25, 2007 at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway in Pearland. A service commemorating Chance's life will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in the Chapel of Clayton Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Cole officiating. A committal of Chance's remains will be held at a later date at Houston National Cemetery.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2007.

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Josh

March 25, 2025

I had the honor of serving in the same platoon as "Haus", and I often find myself thinking of him and wishing I could talk to him again. He was always happy and cheerful, even in some of the most unhappy situations that anyone should have to go through.

They are rebuilding Tun Tavern in Philadelphia for the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, and I will be contributing a commemorative alley paver to honor him and his service that he gave to our country.

Until we meet again, brother.

Rachel

November 29, 2023

It is late here at night.
Was going through some old e-mails and came across some messages from your father.
Whom I hope you have been reunited in heaven with.
It has been 16 years since you have been gone.
I miss that fish smell of yours.
I miss seeing you wear that red baseball cap.
I miss your laughter.
I miss our conversations.
So much of life I wish you were still here with us all.
I hope that you are looking over everyone that loves and misses you.

Sandy Coryell

January 25, 2017

Can't believe you've been gone almost 10 years.
Was thinking of you tonight and wanted to say Hi.

Stephanie Roles

July 5, 2007

Chance, you will always be remembered, your presence and friendship is deeply missed! Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers!!

Savanna H

July 4, 2007

Chance was a very special guy who touched the souls and lives of everyone who met him, for those who knew him he reached even deeper than that. He will always remain in our Hearts and Minds, will forever be loved and remembered, because in his life he was and will forever be an unforgetable man.

Kim Mason

June 30, 2007

Chance, I cant believe your gone. I still remember each and every kiss we had. I remember that smile and the tingles you used to give me when we would be together just having fun like we did. I miss you so much. I still cant believe this happened, I wish I could kiss you just one more time and tell you that I love you. Rest in peace my marine. See you again one day.

Julie and Brian

June 29, 2007

Chance,
Such a beautiful smile, wonderful personality, sparkling eyes, heart of gold and always so very polite... You will be missed so very much.. You were much more than a friend, you were a part of our family... You will be with us forever in our thoughts and memories.. Rest in peace and may God hold you in his hands...

Sandra Nunez

June 28, 2007

One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple.
For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.
And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
(Ps 27.4-6)

What an awesome soul! Chance, I pray that you are painfree now that you are in the presence of our Lord. I look forward to the day that I can see you again. I miss you.

Troop 1993 Asst. Scoutmaster

Chuck & Johanna Blissit

June 28, 2007

Chance will always be in our thoughts. Kind, friendly and polite, what a delight he was. Although a long friendship we did not have, his presence will be missed, a Marine he was, and how grateful we are for the service he gave our Country and the love he showed his fellow men. As parents of 3 young men, our hearts go to your family, God only knows what their heart feels with your absence, pray for their peace and acceptance now that you are closer to our Lord. May you find the peace in Heaven this earth did not give you, and may the Angels let you join their choir! Rest in peace Marine!



US Marines-Viet-Nam 1963-1967

Rand and Cheri Elkins

June 28, 2007

"No farewell words were spoken,
no time to say goodbye,
you were gone before we knew it,
and only God knows why."

Chance, you will be missed terribly.

Amanda Killgore

June 28, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you Chance for serving our country and protecting our freedom. May God Bless you in Heaven, and may God Bless your family and friends and everyone's lives you touched so deeply. The Hausinger family is wonderful, and I pray they surround themselves with each other's love during this time of need.
Amanda Killgore and family

LeChelle Walker

June 27, 2007

To his family just know that he was loved by all and we shared some special moments that I will never forget that bring a smile to my face. I encourage you to do the same and keep his memory a great one of love and honor. God bless.

Kelley Green

June 27, 2007

Chance was a very honorable person. A person to really be proud of. Chris and family, I am very sorry for your loss. God has received a wonderful angel.

Rebecca Stiles ( Dalrymple )

June 27, 2007

What an amazing friend to be taken from us so soon.. This is defenitly a hard time for everyone who knew Chance and how great of a man he was while in high school and also as a man outside of school. I feel honored to have known him and to call him a friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Chance's family and friends.

Ray Prichard

June 27, 2007

I did not know Chance personally but have been a friend of his grandparents and family for over 50 years. Their grief for this loss is beyond my ability to comfort them with just words. Our prayers for Chance and his dear family will have to suffice

Jessica Griffin

June 26, 2007

I remember Chance from High School... How could anyone forget him? That smile, and that heart of absolute gold! He was the one who always wore his JROTC uniform like he knew it had meaning. It set him apart from the rest of the ROTC bunch. He had such a burning desire to be in the Military. Anyone who knew Chance, KNEW THAT! :) He was the guy who stood apart from the rest. He was respectful, kind and would help anyone and he was a great listener. :) Even after losing contact in High School, he always stayed in my thoughts. I'm in mourning. My heart hurts for you, Hausinger family... You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Please add more photo's soon???

Michael Ziadeh

June 26, 2007

Chance was a great friend and I will miss that goofey smile of his. I'm glad that in the short time that I knew him, we were able to spend most of that time either fishing or hanging out.
Tight lines and following seas bro.

Allan Panzer

June 26, 2007

You will be deeply missed by all of us who knew you.

Olga (friend and co-worker of Craig's)

June 26, 2007

To Chance's Family,
My sincere sympathy for the loss of a young man who was loved and cherished by many who were blessed to know him. His service in the armed forces in defense of our country is a debt that we will forever owe him. May you find comfort in knowing he is in God's hands and that his spirit is with you always.

Denise Tristan

June 26, 2007

Heather, my prayers go out to you and your family.

Ed & Cindy Schmitt

June 26, 2007

To Chance’s parents and family,
Chance was a great friend to our son and for that we will forever be grateful. Our deepest sympathies to all the members of Chance’s family. We pray that our Heavenly Father comfort all those who love him and miss him.
Love and prayers,

Sharon Philipp

June 26, 2007

I am sorry I did not personally know your son, Cody. I praise God for his desire to serve his country and pay the ultimate sacrafice. No greater love has man than he lay down his life for a friend. Praise our holy Father, Cody is now in Gods loving arms. I too have a son serving in the Army in Iraq. I mourn with you for your loss but rejoice in knowing you will see him again. My love and prayers.

Mike Murphey

June 26, 2007

Glen, Pam, our girls, Jennifer and Jessica and myself are always thinking and talking of you. Our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family at this time.
Mike and Pam Murphey

Bernice Shaver

June 25, 2007

Chris, Della, and Family,

Chance always brightened the room and gatherings we shared. I thank you for raising a son who wanted to fight for freedom in a very real way. Thank you for sharing him with us as friends and as Americans who are still proud of what this country and our servicemen and women represent.

May God's face shine upon you and may He comfort You as only our Heavenly Father can at this time.

With Our Deepest Sympathies,
Ken, Bernice , Luke and Grace Shaver

Jeannie Childers

June 25, 2007

I do not know Chance or any of you, but I wish to express my deepest sympathy and sincerest thanks for what your boy has done for all of us and our country. Your family are in my prayers. May the Lord bless and keep you and hold Chance close forever more.

Ruth Thomas

June 25, 2007

Bill & Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Ruth Lanford Thomas

Jimmy Castille

June 25, 2007

To all of the Hausinger family, Glen, Ann, Bill, Billy, Sheryl and Susan, the ones I grew up with on Winding Creek, my deepest sympathies for the loss of your Loved One. You are all great people who will never leave my memory no matter how far away. I will never forget the trip on "Grandpa Bill's" shrimp boat. Love to all of you.

Ron Bonnel

June 25, 2007

Ann & Bill,
No one knows the loss a grandparent feels at the death of a grandchild, but rest assured your loss and that of his family will be remembered in our prayers from now on. We are out of town and your e-mail was the first to inform me of your loss. After reading other entries in the Guest Book, I know Chance was truly a fine man and a credit to the Marines. Please express our sympathy to his parents and family.
Ron & Judy Bonnel

Harold Shaffer

June 25, 2007

To the entire family.
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you, I thank Chance for defending our country . you all should be proud of him , you all are forever in my prayers and thoughts. May God Bless each and everyone . From Harold G.Shaffer I.L.A. Local 1351 and the entire Shaffer Family

Proud ARMY girlfriend

June 25, 2007

The Hausinger Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayer...Thank you Chance for protecting and serving our country..GOD bless you...

Ann S

June 25, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss, even though I did not know your son or your family, we are all family in the MARINE CORPS. Active or non. thank you for raising such a wonderful young man that would fight for his country and people he did not even know. I am sure you are truly proud of him. He will help guard the gates of heaven.

Prayers flowing your way.

PROUD MARINE MOM

Leslea Harrison

June 25, 2007

Glen, We all send our sincere sympathy. Please take care and know our thoughts are with you at this time.

An Army Aunt

June 25, 2007

Thank you, proud soldier, for your service and sacrifice to our country. It is much appreciated. God bless you, your family and America.

Jack and Betty Poage

June 25, 2007

Chris, Della, and family, We wish to extend our sincere symphaty at this time. If there is anything you need, please feel free to contact us. May you find strength and comfort in God's presence for future days.

Mallely & Juan Castro

June 25, 2007

Mike & Chris,

We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Mosier

June 25, 2007

Chance, it was a honor to have known you. God be with you.

Lucy Groves/Lamons

June 25, 2007

Sorry to hear about your loss you are in my prayers.

Charles & Angela Strong

June 25, 2007

I have a fond memory of Chance, he was about a year old or so and we went to the Pasadena Mall and somehow I got the task of pushing Chance's stroller, "what a good kid"
He was very content for me to roll him around and look in all the store windows. One partricular trip to Texas, I stayed with Chris and slept in Chances bedroom. Once the lighjt was out, I seen these two huge green eyes hovering above the door frame. I let out a scream, jumped up, turned the light back on, only to find out it was ET.
Little cousin you will always be remembered.

Ellen Reiss

June 25, 2007

Dear Hausinger family,

I grew up with Sheryl and am so sorry to learn of Chance's death. My deepest sympathies to the family!

Ron Kunde

June 25, 2007

Glen, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron and Karen Strong

June 25, 2007

Chris, We were so sorry to hear about Chance. Please Know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you

Barbara Brice

June 25, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Im glad I had the opportunity to meet Chance; he was a wonderful person.

CHARLOTTE THOMAS

June 25, 2007

MY HUSBAND AND I GRIEVE FOR YOU AND YOUR SON'S FAMILY. HE GAVE HIS LIFE THAT OTHERS MIGHT HAVE FREEDOM AND CHOICE. WHAT BETTER GIFT CAN ANYONE POSSIBLY PASS TO FUTURE GENERATIONS. GOD IS TAKING GOOD CARE OF HIM.

A Navy mom

June 25, 2007

Thank you, proud soldier, for your service and sacrifice to our country. It is much appreciated. God bless you, your family and America.

Rick & Linda Deel

June 25, 2007

We are so very sorry for your loss, we know Heather and love her so much. Our hearts and prays are with you at this time.

Gena Gerber

June 25, 2007

Chris,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Chance. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

Connie Lee

June 25, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

R. Bell

June 25, 2007

Della and Family,

Through these tough times I pray that you all find strength in the happy memories.

Jala Prendes

June 25, 2007

Dearest Chance,
You were always a blessing to spend time with and I am glad that you thought enough of me to want to share eight years of contact. I will miss you dearly.
To Chance's family,
My heart goes out to you in this time of grief. Chance was a wonderful young man with a big heart, and he could only have been so wonderful thanks to his loved ones. Take care and God bless.

Love Always,

Chance and me at Harry's Bloodydecks Kegger 10.21.06

Martha Geisler

June 24, 2007

Chance, you came into my life like an Angel when I needed a rock to lean on, I tried to be there for you too. I will cherish forever every minute I spent with you, my Spirit Brother. Goodbye my friend, Rest in Peace.

Chuck & Mary Mitchell, Jr

June 24, 2007

Chance, may you find the peace you were looking for. You are already missed by many.

Karl & Suzy Smith

June 24, 2007

Chance my friend, We've only known each other for 4 short years and we've made each other laugh over that time. You have touched so many lives with your good natured funny, happy go lucky self, that you will be missed, but never forgotten.God Speed my friend, I'll keep your spot at the rail open for you. Rest in Peace now my brother. We all love you very much. Tight lines my friend

Karl & Suzy Smith
Az.Monkey

Deb Schwarz

June 24, 2007

Glen, Aunt Ann and Uncle Billy,

I hope this poem can help at this time........

Children who die are not really gone,
But go to a place that is something like home,
Where they sleep the deep sleep, as quiet as stone,
Until we can join them when our lives are done.

Children who die are not really dead,
But just like good children tucked into bed,
Wait the long wait while we go ahead
Till our tales are all told and our tears are all shed.

Children who die feel no pleasure or pain
In the place where they wait till they see us again,
And all of us dance in a world washed with rain
Where the sun shines so brightly no sorrows remain.

Love always,

Deb Schwarz

June 24, 2007

Glen, Uncle Billy, and Aunt Ann,

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you at this time. I love you all and my prayers are with you.

Ed and Leah Bolt

June 24, 2007

Chris, We loved Chance a great deal. He was a special young man and we will miss knowing he is there in Houston. Aunt Leah and Uncle Ed

Grandpa Bill Hausinger

June 24, 2007

Dear Grandson Chance,
We've been a long way together, I know your love and caring about all of us was so sincere. Your calls and visits are already missed so much. Your many friends and all of our family feel the void in our lives.
Father's day was so pleasant and the pictures will always be treasured.
GOD BLESS you.
Grandpa Bill

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