James R. Houvener Sr., age 79, died September 5, 2012. Beloved husband of Shirley for 49 years. Dearest father of James (Jeanette) Jr., Larry, Robert (Lancia) and Brian. Loving grandfather of Eric, Jesse, Blue Raven, Colin, Andrew, Doug, Pete, Kristen, Phil and Paige.Great-grandfather of Kyle and Loren. Dear brother of Michael (Jan) Houvener and Betty (Werner) Goeckel. Also survived by many cousins. He served in the Korean War in the U.S. Navy. Visitation Friday 3-9 pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Funeral service Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, the National Kidney Foundation or the American Lung Association.