William Ewen Houck's Obituary
William Ewen Houck passed away Wednesday, June 30th, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family in Leesburg, FL. William, "Bill", was born in Turtle Creek, PA to his parents Walter and Elizabeth. He would join the United States Navy and bravely serve his county in the Korean War. Afterwards, Bill graduated from Southern Illinois University as a geologist and later became a teacher relocating to South FL. where he would also pursue his passion of raising horses. In the late 90's, Bill and his wife Gail, retired to Leesburg, FL. Bill is survived by his loving wife Gail, six children: Michelle, Michael, Lenny, Tracy, Dina, and Lora, sister Lois, as well as 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Bill is also predeceased by his son Mark and sister Barbara.
Our beloved Bill, 1933-2021.
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