FRED “LINN” HOUCK

Fred "Linn" Houck, 77, of Pierce City passed away on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon. He was born on Saturday, Dec. 1, 1945 in Tulsa, Okla. the son of Linwood "Slim" Roy and Nona Vesta Marie (Ahrens) Houck.
He was a 1963 graduate of Pierce City High School and served in the Army where he was a sharp-shooter and engineer. He was also a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Gold Conduct Medal.
He  married Dorothy "Fran" Chasteen on Friday, Nov. 26, 1971, in Pierce City. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Church, past Master of Decatur Lodge #400, past Commander of the American Legion in Pierce City, member of Valley of Joplin Scottish Rite, member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, and a member of Barry County Shrine Club and Barry County Trikes. He owned Telstar Aluminum (established 1985) which was an aluminum foundry.
He is survived by one daughter, Julie Chrisco of Neosho; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Frank (Evelyn) Houck of Grove, Okla. and Walt (Kathy) Houck of Neosho; sister-in-law, Connie Houck of Wentworth; brother-in-law, Larry Turner of Sarcoxie; and many other nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Fran Houck; parents; brother, Vernon Houck; and sister, Marie Turner.
The family will receive friends at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City on Friday, Oct. 27, beginning with a Masonic Service at 6 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8 p.m.
Services will held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City with Rev. Hubert Conway officiating. Burial will follow at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Pierce City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Decatur Lodge #400 in Pierce City or the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.