Donald Houin, 95, passed away on Friday August 21, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth with his family by his side.
Born in Plymouth Indiana on February 10, 1925 Donald was the son to Jerome and Ethel (Fox) Houin. He married Frances Fortmann on September 25, 1948 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Plymouth. Donald was a lifetime farmer, drove a bus for Plymouth Schools for over 20 years and would mow the lawn for the Knights of Columbus till he was 90 years old. He enjoyed using slices of walnut shells to make crosses as well as other projects. He often gave them as gifts.
Donald was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Plymouth.
He is survived by his two sons, Wayne (Mary Kay) Houin of Plymouth and Glen (Di-Ann) Houin of Argos; daughters, Cathy (Kevin) O’Keefe of Bremen and Jane (Dennis) Zeisig of Argos; sister Eleonore DeSchepper of Bremen; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, wife Frances, siblings: Lucielle, Margaret, Nadine, Patricia Pentlow and grandson Zachary.
Visitation will be held on Saturday September 5, 2020 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 612 N Walnut St, Plymouth, IN 46563. Mass Of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. John Korcsmar, CSC.
A private burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions can be sent to St. Michael Catholic Church, 612 N. Walnut St, Plymouth, IN 46563, the Knights of Columbus, 901 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth, IN 46563 or the charity of your choice.