Jack Jay Houck

Jack Jay Houck, age 95, a resident of Greene Township, Pennville, passed away on Tuesday November 8, 2022.

Jack was born on June 20, 1927, in Fort Wayne, the son of Fred and Nellie (Carey) Houck.  He graduated from Pennville High School in 1945.  He married Marijane Sipe on July 11, 1951.

Jack was a well-known farmer in Jay County and a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1952.  He was a member of the Pennville United Methodist Church where he served as a lay leader and a Sunday School teacher.  He was a founding member of Jay County Gideon’s Camp where he was passionate about getting God’s word out in many countries.  Other memberships include Pennville Masonic Lodge, Pennville Odd Fellows Lodge, Pennville Lions Club, Portland Morning Optimist Club and a former Jay County School Board member.

Jack loved his family and was blessed to be a part of God’s plan.  He was always thankful to God for his family and many friends.

Survivors include:

His wife of 71 years:  Marijane Houck – rural Pennville, Indiana

His children: Kay Wieser (husband Jim) – Arcanum, Ohio

Shane Houck (wife Jackie) – Knightstown, Indiana

Kelly Moser (husband Brian) – Linn Grove, Indiana

Sherry Decker (husband Mike) – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Scot Houck (wife Heidi) – Hagerstown, Indiana

Jack Houck (wife Dora) – Portland, Indiana

22 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Pennville United Methodist Church in Pennville.  Pastor Darrell Borders and Pastor Gary Newton will officiate the services.  Burial will follow at IOOF Twin Hills Cemetery in Pennville.  American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military graveside rites.

Memorials may be directed towards Gideons International or EverHeart Hospice.