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Jay Houston Obituary
Born: January 23, 1958 in Pekin, IL
Died: June 6, 2022 in Ottawa, IL
Jay Leigh Houston, 64, of Ottawa, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family.
Services will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral home in Ottawa.
Jay was born on January 23, 1958 in Pekin, IL to John and Elaine (Missinger) Houston. He married Barbara Ross (Diss) on June 10, 2006 in Ottawa. Jay worked at the Exelon Nuclear LaSalle Station for 38 years, retiring in February of 2016. He was a member of the American Legion Post 33 and the Moose Lodge 960. Jay was an avid golfer and Cubs fan; he loved to travel, took many trips with his wife, and went to many casinos.
He is survived by his mother, Elaine; his wife, Barbara; six children, Rory (Missy) Foster of Cincinnati, OH, Luke (Susan) Houston of Atlanta, GA, Blaise (Kelly) Houston of Chicago, Jordan Houston of Raleigh, NC, Jeremy (Kati) Kammerer of Ottawa, and Joshua (Kimberly) Kammerer of Ottawa; 11 grandchildren, Hayden and Violet Foster, Madeline, Emily, Lincoln, and Brody Houston, and Cody, Casey, Trennon, Tannor, and Treyson Kammerer; a brother, John Houston; and two sisters, Lee Ann Reed and Mary Bittner.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Memorials may be directed to the Cardinal Bernadine Cancer Center in Loyola.
You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433
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Vikram Shah
June 25, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the Barb and family. Jay was a wonderful person and colleague at work. We spent many years workings together. I will cherished his memories. May his soul RIP!
Barb Boyd
June 11, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Jay was always nice to work with.
CATHY HETELLE
June 9, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I´m so very sorry. Jay was a wonderful guy. Was blessed to have worked with him.
Phyllis Lay
June 8, 2022
My sincere sympathy in the loss of your brother, Mary. You and your family will be in my prayers. Praying you feel the Lord´s comfort at this difficult time.
Jill Conrad
June 8, 2022
Deepest condolences to Barb and the entire Houston family. A great man, kind to all. Sorry for your loss.
Kim Vollendorf & Elena Windsor
June 8, 2022
Sorry for your loss.
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