William Houge Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Houge Jr. in Independence, Iowa, born in Charles City, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 91, on May 27, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William O. Houge and Oreka Dent Gerwig Houge. He is survived by: his wife Diana Piagentini Houge; his children, Jeanne Uhl (Gary), Robin Karns (Don), Linda Robinson (Rickey), Brad Houge (Lisa) and Scott Houge (Janelle); his grandchildren, David Chumbley (Keri), Wendy Farrell (Justin), Matt Chumbley (Nicole), Jason Kratzer (Sara), Nick Kratzer (Allison McCarthy), Danny Kratzer, Andy Robinson (Stephanie), Tommy Robinson (Ashley Wolterstorff), Sammi Houge, Elise Gerkin (Holden), Ethan Houge and Jennifer Houge; and his great grandchildren, Claire Chumbley, Abby Chumbley, Emery Chumbley, Kaitlyn Farrell, Kailee Farrell, Kelsie Farrell, Noah Chumbley, Anna Chumbley, Theo Kratzer, Lucy McCarthy, Jude McCarthy, Zachary Robinson, Henry Robinson, Maria Gerkin, Mikaela Gerkin, Madison Gerkin, Mason Gerkin, Miles Gerkin and Morgan Gerkin.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Ankeny American Legion Albaugh-McGovern Post #42 or the Slater Area Historical Association.