Richard Houser

Richard L. Houser, age 88, of rural Bryant passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. 

He was born in Jay County on Dec. 26, 1935, the son of Harold and Mary (Edgington) Houser. He was married on June 17, 1955, to Ruth F. Wagner and she passed away on Nov. 7, 2012. 

Richard was a lifelong dairy farmer. He was a 1953 Bryant High School graduate and was salutatorian of his class. He was very active in 4-H and served as a 4-H leader for many years. He was president of Bryant and New Corydon Senior Citizens and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Richard loved music and enjoyed playing along with his harmonica.

Surviving are three sons, Mike Houser of Bryant, David Houser (wife: Cindy) of Decatur and Stephen Houser (wife: Michelle) of Decatur; three daughters, Patty Stephens (husband: Lee) of Portland, Cathy Reef (husband: Bob) of Berne and Connie Aker (husband: Brad) of Bryant; one sister, Diane Logan of Decatur; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Sue Lalyer.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Layden presiding. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 7 p.m.

Memorials can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Bryant Community Center. 

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.