Ralph J Houk

Ralph J Houk obituary, Owen, WI

Ralph J Houk

Ralph Houk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Maurina/Schilling Funeral Homes - Colby on May 20, 2025.
Ralph J. Houk, age 81, of Colby, formerly of Dousman, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the Colonial Health Services in Colby under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice. No services will be held.
Ralph was born on February 23, 1944, the son of Peter and Margaret (Mundschau) Houk in Waukesha and one of ten children. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Rosman on June 2, 1972. Together they had two sons, Andrew and Daniel. They later divorced. He was a dairy farmer in Dousman from 1956-2003, then moved to Colby. Ralph liked John Deere tractors, especially the two cylinders ones, tinkering, collecting many different things and riding his bicycle.
Ralph is survived by two sons: Andrew (Katie) Houk of Unity and Daniel Houk of Palmyra; three grandchildren: Leah (Logan) Wulff of Withee, Jonathan Houk of Unity and Joseph Houk of Unity; two great-grandchildren: Jaxon "Bubbe" Wulff and Raelynn "Evil Evelyn" Wulff; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; nine siblings: an infant sister, Arthur, Leo, Donald, Paul, Richard, Clarence, Dorothy, and Peter.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
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