Hous, Robert
HOUSH, Robert Downing “Bob”
The 88-year-old of Middletown, Ohio died Monday, March 14, 2022 at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant in Monroe where he had been a patient. He was born on March 27, 1933 in Middletown. Bob served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Diploma. He was in management at ARMCO Steel for 38 years, was vice president at Lone Star Steel for 2 years and plant manager at Tecumseh for 4 years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and served as a board member and member of Epworth Methodist Church in Toledo and served on the board of trustees. Bob
also served as a member of the YMCA Board of Directors. He was a member of Jefferson Lodge F. & AM, Valley of Dayton and Scottish Rite. He was a former president of Jaycees. Bob was an avid golfer and past president of the Wildwood Golf Club. Bob and Marilyn loved traveling together and have taken many trips to the United States and many other countries around the world. At home, he savored his flower and
vegetable gardening. Bob was a unique person who loved his family and enjoyed learning, working, serving others,
fellowshipping with his friends from his churches, organizations and charities he was involved in, and even meeting people from all over the world. He was predeceased by his parents, William McKinley and Elizabeth Ross (Downing) Housh; one son, Jeff Housh; one grandson, Jeremy Housh; one brother, Bill Housh; and a sister, LaJune Lowe. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marilyn (Mann) Housh; four children, Bob Housh, Steve Housh, Vicki Housh and David Housh; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and many extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 120 S. Broad St., Middletown, Ohio 45044, followed by services at 12:00 p.m. with the Rev. John Wagner officiating. Private interment will take place at Woodside Cemetery, Middletown, with the services of the Military Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Goodwill Industries International, 15810 Indianola Dr., Rockville, Md. 20855. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Condolences may be presented to the family at