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Dewey Houser Obituary
Springfield, IL—Dewey C. Houser, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center.
Dewey was born July 5, 1944, to Amos Otto and Sarah Catherine (McNutt) Houser. He married Alberta F. Evers on October 11, 1965.
Dewey was a resident of Rochester and Springfield for most of his life. He was a member of Rochester Christian Church. Dewey retired from the State of Illinois having worked for the State Police, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Department of Children and Family Services. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps and served from 1965 to 1967 with the 249th General Hospital stationed in Japan during the Vietnam War. Dewey loved to travel and enjoyed working in his garden. He was an avid orchid grower. Dewey and Alberta traveled to all 50 states and 35 countries. Close to his heart were the years after retirement, watching his great-niece and great-nephew and attending their school and sports events.
He is survived by his wife, Alberta of Springfield; sister-in-law, Loyce (Dareth) Branham of Springfield; brothers, Roy and Richard; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.
Dewey was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Janie, Ann, and Virginia; brothers, James and Benjamin; sister-in-law, Joyce; and brother-in-law, Roddey Edelstein.
Private family ceremonies will be held with burial at Chatham Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rochester Christian Church, 325 S. Walnut, Rochester, IL 62563.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home—Chatham, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, IL.
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RICK NUSS
April 11, 2022
I MISS YOU UNCLE ....TELL MOM HI FOR ME
Robert & Marlene Dawe
April 27, 2021
So very sorry about Dewey’s passing. We will miss his friendly waves to us from his truck when he passed our house at 3300 Lobell Drive in the two story blue house. When we took a walk, we always admired his beautiful yard. Take care.
Rick Nuss
April 27, 2021
Karen Schultz
April 24, 2021
Dearest Alberta, George and I are so deeply saddened by the passing of your beloved Dewey. He was a kind and very friendly man, always willing to share his gardens.
Take solace in knowing he is teaching St. Peter how to grow beautiful flowers in heaven.
We are fortunate to have have known him and consider you both as wonderful friends.
George and Karen
Lynn Koskey (Coniglio)
April 19, 2021
Alberta - I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. May he rest in Heavenly Peace. (I worked with you, Alberta, at Public Health long ago.)
George Merrihew
April 18, 2021
Alberta,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Dewey. It looks like you and he had a beautiful life together. I am sure he meant a great deal to you, and you will have a lot of great memories of him.
George E. Merrihew
Hereford, Arizona
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