Steven R. Houser
May 15, 1957 - December 17, 2016
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE- Steven R. Houser, age 59, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, of an apparent heart attack, after successfully bringing his semi-truck safely to a stop. He was born on May 15, 1957, the son of Ron and MaryEllen Houser. Steve graduated from LaFollette High School in 1975, where he was a three-sport letter winner. He went on to play football at the University of Northern Iowa. Steve married Marlene Brown, his high school sweetheart on April 28, 1979. After raising his family he carried on his love for sports by coaching wrestling and football locally. Steve was an avid sports fan and statistician. He is survived by his wife, Marlene (Brown) Houser; children, Lucas Houser, Trevor (Erin) Houser and Dontay (Cheri) Harper; sister, Terrie (Rick) Thorstad; brother-in-Laws, Mike Matheson, Don Brown, Mark (Michelle) Brown and Mike (Anna) Brown; along with so many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his parents: and sister, Connie. Funeral Services will be held at BRISTOL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6835 County Hwy N, Sun Prairie, at 11 a.m., on Thursday Dec. 22, 2016. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Wednesday Dec. 21, 2016, and also at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Memorial may be made to the Clean Lakes Alliance, 150 E. Gilman St., Suite 2600, Madison, 53703 or for local youth sports in care of Steve's Family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Wed Dec 21, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Thu Dec 22, 2016 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Bristol Lutheran Church • 6835 North Hwy N, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Service
Thu Dec 22, 2016 @ 11:00 AM - 11:59 AM CDT
Bristol Lutheran Church • 6835 North Hwy N, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
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Memories
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Frank Garro
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My sister and myself, Pat and Frank Garro would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Steve Houser. My sister and I had the privilege of working with Steve at the State Prison in Waupun. He was one of my supervisors and a very pleasant and down to earth person to work with. We will keep Steve and his family in our prayers!
May the grace of God's peace and love surround and keep you!!
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Sam Schneiter
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My sincere condolences to Steve's family. I worked with Steve in central office and always found him to be upbeat and friendly to everyone he came in contact with. Did not matter who you were, Steve took the time to treat you right. Steve was a true gentleman and someone who was missed from the day he retired. Now he is missed by the countless number of people who he befriended as well as those who loved him and held him dear. God bless!
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Bonnie Utech
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Steve was a great person to work with and just have fun with. He will be truly missed by his friends in the corrections community. He touched a lot of lives and taught many good lessons to his friends, colleagues and incoming corrections staff. Boy he loved to have fun.
God bless Steve. I know you'll be watching over your family and the rest of us.
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Lisa Dawes
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So many wonderful memories over 30 years of friendship with Steve and Marlene. Ice storms with school cancelations that resulted in great parties at the Houser house on Colony Cir. Great to be only a corn field away! Florida memories will always be a favorite and probably the result of our continued love of Florida. Steve always treated Marlene as his queen and I know his sons will be great husbands because of their father. No words can express the loss and love we feel.
Forever,
Lisa and Randy Dawes
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Barb Reindl
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Dear Houser family.
Our deepest sympathy for your family - Marlene, Trevor and Lucas. I remember him cheering on his sons at football games at Ashley Field. He loved his family and loved sports. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. It has been quite a year. Big hugs from your Westside family. - Ron and Barb Reindl
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Ann Reynolds
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I am so sorry to hear this. Marlene and family my sympathies go out to you. I remember times at Lake Kegonsa when we were neighbors of Ron and Mary Ellen. After I retired six years ago, I moved to Florida south of where Ron and Mary Ellen used to vacation so many years ago. Sending prayers your way.
Ann Reynolds