Wendell Robert Houser

Wendell Robert (Bob) Houser passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at the age of 86.

Bob was born Aug. 24, 1934, to the late Alfred Houser and Nellie (Dole) Houser/Dahl.
Bob grew up in the Moulton area and graduated from Moulton-Udell High School. He moved to Newton and worked 30 years at Maytag, retiring from the dryer assembly line in 1985. He was most passionate about farming, starting with a few acres in Newton, trying his hand with a variety of animals before settling on Angus cattle and planting crops. In 1995, he moved back to Moulton where he continued with crops and cattle. He enjoyed a good western movie, country music, an engaging debate with anyone and loved his wife Margaret's home cooking.

Beloved husband to Margaret (Erskine); and father of Aileen (Mike) Brown, Roberta (Kiley) Kirby, Anita (Dennis) James and Wayne (Dana) Houser; dear grandfather of Paul (Rachelle) Mellick, Ryan (Crystal) Mellick, Curtis (Caitlin) Mellick, Clayton Kirby, Zachary (Katie) James, Colton (Nicole) James, Josiah James, Whitney Houser, Austin (Stefanie) Houser and Hailey Houser; dearest great-grandfather of 15; cherished brother to Keith, Mark, Sue, Lorraine, Jan and Teri; brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ben and Kelly Houser.

A visitation and service will be Friday, Oct. 30 at the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene at 405 Myra Lane, Moravia, IA 52571. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. with a service directly following at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Mt. Ararat Cemetery east of Centerville. Memorials may be given to the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene and condolences may be shared at thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.