In Memory of

Larry

Houser

Obituary for Larry Houser

Larry Edgar Houser (Woul), 51, of Bois D’Arc, MO went to Our Heavenly Father Monday, September 18, at home after a short illness with liver cancer.

Larry was born in Weslaco, TX on March 26, 1972 to Larry Neil and Milena Leah Houser. (Tuckley)

Larry married his partner, Chris Houghton, of 16 years on August 5, 2023. He adopted 2 boys, Alexander Charles and Jessup Coleman on December 16, 2016.

Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Earnest and his father-in-law, John; His maternal grandparents Edgar Coleman Tuckley and Willa May (Neville) Tuckley and paternal grandparents E.B. Houser and Helen (Feeley) Houser.

Larry is survived by his husband, Chris, his 2 sons, Alexander Charles and Jessup Coleman, his mother Milena L. (Tuckley) and father Larry N. Houser, his brother Andrew and sister-in-law Kelli, his niece Emily, her husband Austin, their son River, his mother-in-law Beverly and brothers-in-law John and Joe.

Larry was a real estate broker for the past 25 years. He owned his own real estate brokerage for the past 24 years. His passions included restoring old homes, cooking and gardening. He was proud to have the opportunity to be a father and loved his boys beyond measure. He had an infectious laugh, a sharp wit, and a gentle loving soul. He cherished his family and they him. Not one to follow convention, he always marched to the beat of his own drum. His wisdom was always tempered by his kind soul. As Woul used to say “Yesterdays heavy, put it down.”

In lieu of flowers, donations may be set to Larry’s sons college fund at https://www.ugift529.com/ using codes T63-K0F and Z04-P0A.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2 pm until 4 pm Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut Street Springfield, Missouri.

Burial will be scheduled later at Thomas Cemetery in Marshfield, MO.