Louis Charles Houck

Louis Charles Houck died August 27th, 2015 in Boerne, Texas. Louis was born in 1927 to Peter and Irene Frances Lefebvre Houck in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he graduated from Cretin Catholic High School and attended the University of Minnesota. Louis met Janice, his wife of 64 years, when he was stationed in the Navy in New Orleans. They were married in 1950 in New Orleans where they began their family.

The Houck family moved to Houston in 1962. In his final professional years prior to retirement, Louis very much enjoyed his work as business intermediary for the Marechal, Heyer and Tallichet families, for whom he had enduring affection. Louis was a dedicated golfer and tennis player. He had many delightful friendships that began on the golf course and tennis courts. He was a devout Catholic, active in St. Anne Parish and subsequently, St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Houston. In the summer of 2014, Louis and Janice moved to Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs in Boerne, where Janice died in November, 2014.

Louis is survived by his son, Louis Jr. and wife Molly; daughter, Joan Reed and husband Rick; grandchildren, Ben Houck and wife Lori, Beth Hawkins and husband Aaron; great grandchildren, Savannah, Tristan, Katie, Audie, Charlie and Grey; his brother, Peter and sister-in law Mary Lou; his dear brother-in-law & friend, Benjamin Morris and wife Susie; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Louis' cherished nephew John Houck shared his love for tennis. He is also survived by his loving dog, Millie.

The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to everyone at Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs, all of whom took extraordinary and compassionate care of Louis. We additionally thank Shawna and Bryce with Alamo Hospice for their attentive care, and the community of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Boerne, especially Fr. Norm Ermis and Mary Cook. Thank you, Mr. Gene Bagwell for your true friendship to Louis which greatly enriched his final months.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, September 9th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Boerne, TX.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Morningside Ministries, 700 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78201, or St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 202 W. Kronkowsky, Boerne, TX 78006.