Obituary for Kenneth Houchins

Kenneth Houchins, age 99, of New Hope, formerly of Brooklyn Park, died peacefully in his wife’s arms on April 13, 2023. Ken’s life included farm work, service as WWII naval pilot, U of M aeronautical engineering degree, U of M and B. Dalton Bookstore Manager, Montgomery Wards appliance sales, Brookland golf pro shop, Brooklyn Park firefighter, St. Gerard’s custodian, baseball coach and scout leader. He loved family gatherings, serving his parish, RV travels, playing cards, golf and needle work.

Survived by wife of 76 years, Alice; children, Tom (Bonnie), Jeff "JP"(Kathleen), and Mary (John) Kavanagh; grandchildren, Phillip Nichele, Andy (Lisa) Houchins, Jesse (Jenny) Houchins, Sean, Curt and Kelli (Aaron Hayes) Kavanagh; 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral Mass 11 AM Thursday, 4/20/23, with visitation 10 AM, at St. Gerard’s Church, Brooklyn Park. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday, 4/19/23, at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, Osseo. Interment, St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Osseo.