Herbert L. HOUCK

HOUCK Herbert L. Herbert L. Houck, age 91, of Holland, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital. Born April 24, 1919, in Jasper, Michigan, to the late William and Alma (Shumway) Houck, Herbert was one of three sons. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, proudly serving during WWII. On June 9, 1941, he married Eileen Whitman in Blissfield, Michigan. He was proprietor with his father Wm. J. Houck & Son, Inc., and Houck Builders, constructing over 200 homes and 300 apartments including Secor Chateau, Monroe Chateau and Alt Stone Bridge Apartments. Herbert was an active member and officer of both the Toledo Home Builders Association and The Apartment Association of Northwest Ohio. Herbert was most satisfied with his tireless service for his Lord and Master, Jesus Christ. For many years Herbert served Toledo Youth For Christ as Board Chair, he was actively involved with Christian Business Men's Committee, Prison Ministries, and Cherry Street Mission. He also sang in several men's quartets. Herbert served as an elder with The Christian Fellowship Church for 32 years, was a founding elder of Christian Fellowship Church, Pilliod Rd., and supervised the construction of both the original church building and the addition. He also supervised the planning and construction of the church he attended in Ft. Myers, FL. Herbert is survived by his wife: Eileen; children: Betty (Dan) Bice, of Sylvania and Robert (Terrie) Houck, of Lambertville; grandchildren: Rob (Kathy) Houck, Jon Houck, Michele (Joe) Camilleri, Brian Houck and Brent (Alina) Bice; great-granddaughter: Laney Houck; and brother: Burton Houck, of DeLand, FL. In addition to his parents, Herbert was preceded in death by his brother: William Houck, Jr. The family offers special thanks to the St. Luke's Hospital E.R. and I.C.U. staff, and his long term physician Dr. Louito Edje for their warm and comforting care of Herbert. Visitation will be at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, on Sunday, May 23, 2010, from 3-8 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Christian Fellowship Church, 6711 Pilliod Rd., Holland, on Monday at 10AM, where all are invited to gather one half hour prior. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Christian Fellowship Church/Bible Distribution Fund. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com .