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Ronald Norman Houk, 73, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, February 19th, 2021. He was born to parents Norman William Houk and Signe Mirjam Houk in Dayton, Ohio, on August 2nd, 1947.
If you asked his family who Ron Houk was, they would all give you a different story... Indiana Jones... Golfer, Hiker….Lover of classic adventure and war movies... Dog, horse, cat and bird lover….Lover of the outdoors…. Perpetual student… Dreamer.
Ron was all of these things and more. A loving husband to his wife of 53 years, Jonnie Houk. A proud father to his five children. Eric (Kelly) Houk, Christine (Gary Beasley) Houk, Rene’ Chittenden, Johanna (Robert) Kahlbaum and Katherine (Matthew) Plank. A caring grandfather to five grandchildren, Lorelai Houk, Danielle Chittenden, Alexis Chittenden, Matthew Beasley and Nathan Beasley.
A Veteran of the U.S. Navy, his motto was “Never Give Up, Never Give In.” A motto that has now transcended words and has become his legacy to his family. Never give up learning, never give into fear and prepare for the unexpected. His lessons will live on through his family and all the lives he has touched.
At Ron’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. He was never happier than when he was out in nature. Whenever you see a full moon that lights the sky like day, he will be there.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America.https://vva.org/donate/ To leave a memory you have of Ron, to sign his guestbook or for more information please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.
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This is outstanding news for the Saline Community!
Best burger goes to Droptop pizza. No doubt about it . Dan’s is not what it used to be and the food is not award worthy. Need some new judges.
It's a voting thing, not a judging thing.
Dan's burger has never treated me wrong. And I like the DropTop burger too.I would never put down someone else's burger, though. I might say someone else has a better one.
Like, I like the Jet's Pizza. But to me, that's a DropTop prize.
These awards are voted by the PEOPLE...not a committee of judges. The people of Saline and Saline area voted for these businesses. I have never had a bad meal at Dan's Downtown Tavern and if something wasn't right I know that it would be corrected. Plus I have had Drop Tops pizza and I found it to be quite good.
No Data center
While I have some empathy for the family I would bet the proverbial farm that their ancestors would not like it to be rezoned. Disappearing farm land is a national problem not just local.
Agreed. It’s their land and can do as they wish but it’s just a bummer