Dewey E. Houser

Dewey Emanuel Houser was born July 27, 1923 in Albia, Iowa to Dewey and Ollie Elizabeth Jane (Repp) Houser. He was raised in the Centerville and Williamson areas. On February 27, 1943 he was united in marriage to Doris Mae Selby. To their union two sons were born: Ronald and Gary. Dewey worked at Maytag and the VA Hospital in Knoxville retiring at the age of 42. During his retirement, he bought rental houses and loved visiting with his tenants and helping people. A stranger he didn't know. Doris and Dewey also traveled for many years and wintered in Arizona before health concerns prevented further travel. This gave him even more time to spend with his family. He was a loving and generous grandfather and great grandfather. He was also a member of the Gavel Lodge 229 for over 50 years. Dewey passed away June 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Ellen Spring, a brother, Merle Houser; his son, Gary Houser; and his wife of 63 years, Doris. Those left to honor his life and memories are his son, Ronald (Janet) Houser of Monroe; a sister, Marie Selix of Udel; 5 grandchildren: Kevin (Tracy) Houser of Tempe, AZ, Kimberly (Mark) McRoberts of Knoxville, Christopher Houser of Bussey, Stacy Cunningham of Knoxville and Brian (Julie) Houser of Pleasantville. Also surviving are 13 great grandchildren: Jory Houser, Jenna Pearson, Jaspyn Houser, Jayde Houser, Jordyn Houser, Ryker Houser, Theotus Houser, Cirasole Houser, Joshua McRoberts, Jared McRoberts, Jacen McRoberts, Jacob Cunningham, and Hannah Cunningham. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Williams Funeral Home in Knoxville with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. Graveside services will be Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Graceland Cemetery. A Memorial will be established for a scholarship in Dewey's name.