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Of Harmar Twp., age 95, died on Monday, June 16, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Lou was the loving husband of Sophia (Daykon) Houck for 40 years.
He was the beloved father of Bruce Houck of New Hampshire, Laurie Houck of San Diego and the late Brian Houck.
Lou is also survived by Sophia's daughter, April (Michael) Simpson of State College.
In addition, Lou is survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Patricia (Stenett) White and Sophia's son, Franklin (surviving spouse, Tina of Murrysville) Chamberlain.
Lou was a 1947 graduate of Wilkinsburg High School and was an alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh. After graduation from Pitt, Lou joined the Air National Guard and at his discharge in 1957, had attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Lou became a financial advisor and was a co-founder of Harvest Financial in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Lou was an avid tennis player until he was 90 and also enjoyed competing in handball.
All are welcome to a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 19 at 12 noon in Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA 15145 412-823-9350.
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Jarek & Agnes Urban
June 21, 2025
Dear Sophie,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Lou was a great person, dedicated tennis player and a good man. We are very sorry for you loss.
Agnes & Jarek Urban
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Larry Mckinney
June 17, 2025
Sophie, I´m so grateful for the opportunity that I had to sit and talk with Lou on a couple of occasions to get acquainted with him. I particularly enjoyed his sense of humor and his willingness to share some of his experiences with me. He will be missed.
Your neighbor,
Larry McKinney
Donald P. Neeld
June 17, 2025
My very deepest sympathies to Lou´s surviving wife Sophie, to all of his children and grandchildren and those who knew him well. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. I was a close personal friend of Lou´s for 62 years and enjoyed many social visits and tennis games together. He was a joy to be with and interact together. May God Bless His Soul and Give Him Rest Eternally. Don Neeld
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