Lake Co., IN, Obituary --------OBITUARY--------- Died----George Houck, Monday evening, Oct. 21, 1901, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. The subject of this sketch was born Sept. 15, 1840, at Waldheim, Amt. Tuebingen, Wuerttemberg, and came to this country, landing in New York, Aug. 9, 1858. He joined the army Sept. 15, 1861, entering Co. H, 111th Pennsylvania volunteers and served with patriotic valor for three years, one month and fifteen days. He was wounded at the battle of Bull Run in July, 1863 (incorrect info). After his honorable discharge he located for a short time at Warren, Penn. From there he moved westward and for a while lived at Crown Point, Ind. He came to Beecher in 1867 and lived here continuously up to the time of his death. Engaging in the shoe business he was to be found at his store at all times until about two years ago when he was compelled on account of delicate health to give up active work. Mr. Houck was sick for four years but patiently bore the intense suffering peculiar to his ailment. The direct cause of death was a tumor in the region of the liver, and attendant complications. Besides the sorrowing widow, he leaves three children living--Mrs. Minnie Fregeau, of Chicago, Mrs. Rudolph Pecht, of Beecher, and a son, "Frank." The funeral is to be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, and will be under the charge of Rev. F. Siegfried. The interment will take place in the Beecher Cemetery; the remains borne thither by old comrades. Mr. Houck was in health a progressive and public spirited citizen. He took a lively interest in the welfare of the community and leaves a large circle of mourning friends. The sympathy of the community is with the bereaved family. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by: Janet Schwarze, 210 Harvest Ave. NW, Rochester, MN Email JRSchwarze@juno.com