Vernon T. Houchin passed away peacefully May 31, 2013. He is the beloved husband of the late Marie Houchin; loving father of Rodney T. (Barbara); cherished grandfather of Robert T.(Lindsay) and William J. Houchin; dear brother of Carole Ann (Fred) Baras; dear uncle and friend to many. Vern was the Former President of St. Louis Retired Firefighters, Vice President of Local 73 International Firefighters Union, and Legislative Chairman of the Firefighters Benefits Committee.