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Harold Houtz Obituary
Harold had an avid interest in science, math and technology. He received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y., in 1936. Later he pursued his doctorate at the Institute of Paper Chemistry in Appleton, Wis., where he met and married his wife, Erna. After he received his degree in 1940, Harold and Erna moved to Camas, Wash., that same year.
After the start of World War II, they moved to Niagara Falls, N.Y., to work for Stauffer Chemical on the war effort. During the war, they moved to Henderson, Nev., with Stauffer. After the war, Harold was presented with a Manhattan Project pin in recognition of his efforts in Henderson
Harold and his wife moved to Longview in 1955. Harold worked for Weyerhaeuser Company from 1955 to 1979, managing the construction, operation and upgrading of the Weyerhaeuser Chlorine Plant.
Harold was active in the community as a member of Rotary and Longview Community Church.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Gebert Chapel of Longview Community Church.
Columbia Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Please sign the guest book at www.tdn.com/obits.
Memories and Condolences
for Harold Houtz
Fred Holtz
September 3, 2007
I am the son of Edward C. Holtz, Ernas' brother. I am very sorry for your loss of a great man. Because of distance, I don't know that I even met your father, husband. If I did,I was very young. I am so proud to be related to such interesting, successful and influential people. I hope you are well Erna. I do remember you. I think of you and I think of joy and laughter. You made that impression on me. I am well. I know you will miss your husband. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Bettie
August 30, 2007
Allen,
You and yours are in my thoughts. Take care. We miss you here at KPC
Andrea Miller
August 28, 2007
Erna, Allen, and Ernie - It was very sad news to hear of your loss. I'll never forget Harold's wry sense of humor, his intelligence, and his devotion to Erna and you boys. His scientific contributions to the nation were important, and he continued to be a contributing community member all his life. I'm proud to have known Harold Houtz. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Ken & Manijeh Bergly
August 28, 2007
Erna, Allen & Ernie,
Our deepest sympathy is with you. Though we grew apart in miles over the years, we still remember and miss the great times we shared.
Ed Porter
August 28, 2007
Dear Erna, Allen and Ernie,
I was saddened to hear of Harold's passing. He was one of the most influential persons in my life. I will miss his friendship and his annual Christmas letters.
I regret not being able to attend the memorial service due to the very short notice.
My sincere sympathy, Ed Porter
Frank King
August 28, 2007
It was an honor to know Harold through Rotary and the many years of helping his family with their travel reservations. I will certainly miss his smiling face every Wednesday at Rotary and my deepest sympathies go out to the wonderful Houtz Family.
Steve DuVall
August 28, 2007
Erna, Allen & Ernie:
We share your loss. We'll always keep dear to our hearts the memories of Christmas dinners at the Houtz home.
Ernie, I still have and cherish the Weyerhaeuser Post pocket slide rule that your dad gave me so many years ago. Engineering was one of the things we shared with you and your dad. That and the joys of shooting. Those are really great memories.
I lost my mother 10 years ago. I still miss her. I know you will miss your dad always. Condolences from all of us.
Steve & Debra DuVall
Al & Ethel Bergly
Terry Hopkins
August 28, 2007
Dear Erna and family,
We were sorry to learn of Harold's
passing. I have always thought he
was someone special. I remember the
years I worked at the Weyerhaeuser
Chemical plant when Doc was there.
We always were pleased to see he and
Erna around Longview and when we did
our neighborhood walk. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Sincerely,
Terry & Anita Hopkins
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