Charles H. Houck Sr. 1935-2022

Charles was born July 21, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of John and Cecil Burr Houck.

A graduate of North High School, Charles enlisted in the Marine Corps and proudly served on a tank battalion during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Ohio and attended Ohio State University. Charles worked as a custodian for Youngstown City Schools for 37 years and retired in June 1990.

Charles was a member and past master of Poland Lodge F&AM No. 776, member and past master of Wick Lodge F&AM No. 481, and a 32nd Degree Mason of the Valley of Scottish Rite and the York Rite. He was past illustrious master of Buechner Council 107, charter member and tiler of St. Lawrence Council No. 491, past high priest of Ashlar Chapter No. 213 in Poland, St. Johns Commandery No. 20 Knights Templar in Struthers, past commander St. John Commandery Niles No. 79, past deputy division commander 9th Division Grand Commandery of Ohio, and a member of High Twelve. Charles was past association guardian of Job’s Daughters, Bethel 82 in Poland.

He also was a volunteer firefighter for the Western Reserve Joint Fire District, where he served as the former fire prevention officer. He was a member of the Poland Firefighter Association, as well as the American Legion Post No. 888. Charles attended West Austintown First United Methodist Church.

His wife, Judy Hopper, whom he married July 1, 1961, passed away Feb. 14, 2014.

Charles leaves to carry on his memory, his four children, Charles (Barbara) Houck II of Boardman, Michelle (John) Holcomb of Stow, Eric D. (Melinda Bowen-Houck) Houck of Lake Milton and Rebecca Houck of Poland; two grandchildren, John Alex and Gillian Holcomb; sister-in-law, Patti Houck; sister and brother-in-law, Linda (Louis) Ross; his Masonic brother, Greg Bennett; his Masonic Breakfast Club friends; and his four-legged friend, Libby.

In addition to his parents and wife, Charles was preceded in death by his stepmother, Bertha Eisenbraun Houck; three brothers, John “Jack”, Robert and Donald Houck Sr; and his sister, Donna Jean Orben.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, where a Masonic service will be held at 4 p.m. A funeral service honoring Charles’ life will follow at 5 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor Brad E. Bloomster officiating.

A private committal service will follow Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at Poland Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.

Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.

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