Gerald "Jerry" Allen Houts
April 19, 1942 — November 23, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Allen Houts, 81, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Memorial services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the funeral home, with Pastor Todd Holman officiating. A private committal will take place at a later date at Lafayette Cemetery in Alburnett.
Jerry was born on April 19, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Orville Dale and Nelevene (Wilkinson) Houts. He was a 1960 graduate of Alburnett High School. On June 4, 1972, Jerry was united in marriage to Elaine Carol Friederich in Postville, Iowa. He owned and operated Houts construction for more than 50 years until his retirement.
Jerry was a farmer, fisherman, and loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He had a love for baseball ever since his youth. For 40 years, Jerry was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing trips to Canada with family. One of his most favorite and memorable trips was when his grandson, Tyler joined him. Jerry also loved going on camping trips with his family. He enjoyed having coffee daily with his buddies in the Alburnett Coffee Club. Most of all, Jerry loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and going to their sporting events. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jerry is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Elaine Houts of Alburnett; children, Deb (Tom) Crennen of Denver, Colorado, Donna Houts of Marion, Iowa, Laura (Darin) Hirl of Norwalk, Iowa, and Brett (Heidi) Houts; grandchildren, Matthew Crennen, Zachary Crennen, Tyler (Abby) Hirl, Kallie Hirl, and Avery Houts; brother, Roger (Dianne) Houts of Sand Point, Idaho; aunt, Dorlea Bowne of Fort Collins, Colorado; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Loren Houts.
Memorials in Jerry’s memory may be directed to the family to be designated later.
Jerry was born on April 19, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Orville Dale and Nelevene (Wilkinson) Houts. He was a 1960 graduate of Alburnett High School. On June 4, 1972, Jerry was united in marriage to Elaine Carol Friederich in Postville, Iowa. He owned and operated Houts construction for more than 50 years until his retirement.
Jerry was a farmer, fisherman, and loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He had a love for baseball ever since his youth. For 40 years, Jerry was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing trips to Canada with family. One of his most favorite and memorable trips was when his grandson, Tyler joined him. Jerry also loved going on camping trips with his family. He enjoyed having coffee daily with his buddies in the Alburnett Coffee Club. Most of all, Jerry loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and going to their sporting events. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jerry is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Elaine Houts of Alburnett; children, Deb (Tom) Crennen of Denver, Colorado, Donna Houts of Marion, Iowa, Laura (Darin) Hirl of Norwalk, Iowa, and Brett (Heidi) Houts; grandchildren, Matthew Crennen, Zachary Crennen, Tyler (Abby) Hirl, Kallie Hirl, and Avery Houts; brother, Roger (Dianne) Houts of Sand Point, Idaho; aunt, Dorlea Bowne of Fort Collins, Colorado; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Loren Houts.
Memorials in Jerry’s memory may be directed to the family to be designated later.
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