Donald R Houser

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• Reference Number: 38786

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• Name: Bow
• Reference Number: 38779
• Social Security Number: 281-01-7258

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Piqua Daily Call, Piqua, Ohio
March 25, 2000

W. Harold "Bow" Houser, 91, formerly of Piqua, died Thursday, March 23, 2000 at 8:50 p.m. in Francisan at St. Leonard's of Dayton.

He was born in Piqua on May 14, 1908 to the late Frank W. and Emma J. Bird Houser.

He married Sylvia Mae Ganger Dec. 18, 1937 in Union and she preceded him in death Jan. 21, 1993.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Donald R. and Mary Ann Houser of Dayton, Joseph E. and Sharon Houser of Sidney; two daughters and a son-in-law: Linda and Edward Oda of Spokane, Wash., Suzanne Isenhouer of Piqua; seven grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Bragg of Piqua.

Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.

Mr. Houser was a 1926 graduate of Piqua Central High School and retired in 1974 as an inspector with French Oil Mill Machinery Co. following 41 years of employment.

He was an active member of the Piqua Church of the Brethren where he had served as financial secretary. He was an active member of the Warren Masonic Lodge No. 24 in Piqua for more than 50 years. He was inducted into the Miami County Fast Pitch Hall of Fame in 1985.

A funeral service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wagstaff officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Church of the Brethren, 525 Boal Ave., Piqua, OH 45356 or to a local Hospice organization.

Buried:
Forest Hill Union Cemetery

William married Sylvia Mae Ganger 18 Dec 1937, Union, Ohio, USA. Sylvia was born 16 Oct 1911, Ohio, USA; died 21 Jan 1993, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA; was buried 23 Jan 1993, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 38785
• Social Security Number: 281-01-4902

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Buried:
Forest Hill Union Cemetery

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• Reference Number: 38755
• Residence: 1900, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1930, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA

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Piqua Daily Call December 27, 1960

Frank W. Houser Rites Wednesday

Frank Ward Houser, 75, died of a coronary occlusion at 4 a.m. Sunday at his residence, 802 Washington, where he had been in failing health with a heart condition for several years.
Born in Beth Twp., June 1, 1885, he was the son of William S. and Rachel Hipple Houser. He was married at Troy to Emma J. Byrd October 5, 1907. A retired felt weaver, he had been employed at the Orr Felt and Blanket Co. for 28 years. He was a member of Ruby Concil. Daughters of America.

He is survived by his wife, Emma; four children, William H. Houser, Mrs. Paul Jay (Nina), Robert E. Houser and Mrs. Robert Bragg (Patricia), all of Piqua; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One son is deceased.

Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Jamieson Funeral Home with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today and until the time of the services Wednesday.

Buried:
Forest Hill Union Cemetery

Died:
coronary occlusion

Frank married Emma Jane Byrd 5 Oct 1907, Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA. Emma (daughter of Isaiah Byrd and Martha Walters) was born 11 Nov 1888, New Carlisle, Clark, Ohio, USA; died 8 Dec 1965, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA; was buried 11 Dec 1965, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 38778
• Residence: 1930, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA

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Piqua Daily Call Dec. 9, 1965

Mrs. Emma J. Houser, 77 Church of Christ Member

Emma J. Hosuer, 77 of ??? Washington, died at Piqua Memorial Hospital at ?:15 a.m. today, after an illness of three years. She had been a patient in the hospital since Nov. 7.

Born in New Carlisle Nov. 11 1888, she was the daughter of Isaiah and Martha Walters Byrd. Her husband Frank Houser died Dec. 25, 1960.

She was a member of the Church of Christ, and retired employee of the Centennial Bowling Lanes, and member of the D. of A. Ruby Council

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert Bragg (Patricia), Mrs. Paul Jay (Nina) both of Piqua; two sons William H. Houser and Rober E. Houser. Both of Piqua; a sister Mrs. Catherine Cyphers of Piqua and a brother Charles Byrd of Bradford.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1:30 a.m at Jamisson Funeral Home by the Rev. James Deck of the Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9p.m. Friday

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Forest Hill Union Cemetery

Died:
Piqua Memorial Hospital

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• Reference Number: 38746
• Residence: 1880, Brown, Miami, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1900, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA

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Piqua Daily Call
16 July 1936

William S. Houser
16-Months Illness Ends On Wednesday

William S. Houser Passes Away at the Hospital at the Age of 82 Years- Rites Not Arranged.

An illness of sixteen months duration came to an end for William S. Houser with his death at Memorial Hospital at 9:25 Wednesday night. Mr. Houser celebrated his eighty-third birthday Tuesday.

Born near Piqua on the Loy Pike July 14, 1853, he was the oldest of seven children of Aaron and Eliza Inskeep Houser, all of whom have preceded him in death, as did his wife and one daughter. He was a member of the Methodist church and also the Odd Fellows Lodge No. 8

He leaves three sons, Edward C. of College Hill, Ohio; Fred A., Frank W., and one daughter Mrs. Homer Reck of Piqua and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be announced later.

Buried:
Forest Hill Union Cemetery

William married Rachel Catherine Hipple 30 Nov 1871, Miami, Ohio, USA. Rachel was born 3 May 1853, Houston, Shelby, Ohio, USA; died 26 Nov 1900, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA; was buried 28 Nov 1900, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 38752
• Residence: 1880, Brown, Miami, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1900, Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA

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Piqua Daily Call, Piqua, Ohio
Monday, November 26, 1900

Mrs. Rachel C. Houser

At the home No. 310 First Street this morning at three o'clock, occurred the death of Mrs. Rachel C. Houser, the beloved wife of William Houser. On last Thursday evening Mrs. Houser submitted to an operation for appendicitis, which revoaled that the surgeons had been mistaken, her illness having been due to an abcess. She grew worse Sunday evening and at the hour mentioned passed away. The deceased was born at Houston in Shelby County and was 47 years old the third of last May. She had lived about Piqua all her life. Besides the bereaved husband, four children are left to mourn her loss, two having preceeded her to the better land.

The funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. Heber D. Ketcham, the deceased having been a member of Green Street M. E. Church. The interment will be at Forest Hill.

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Forest Hill Union Cemetery

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• Reference Number: 38783

Isaiah — Martha Walters. [Group Sheet]

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