Albert "Dean" Houghland's Obituary
Dean Houghland, age 89, of Pinckneyvillle, IL, passed away in his home on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 8:00 a.m., with his family by his side.
Dean was born on April 25, 1933, a son to John and Marguerite (Lueker) Houghland. He married Anna Mae (Hubler) on September 19, 1953 and she preceded him in death on June 10, 2022 . They had two children, a daughter, Debra Jo Moore and a son, John Edward Houghland.
Dean served in the United States Navy during the Korean war. After he returned home, he worked for Caterpillar for 36 ½ years and retired as a senior design engineer. His greatest joy in life was his family. He was also an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing, golfing, and woodworking.
He is survived by his daughter, Debra Jo Moore; daughter-in-law, Kathy Houghland; two grandsons, Shawn (Janelle) Moore, and Ryan (Kristi) Moore; two granddaughters, Stacey Perez (Kevin Reid) and honorary granddaughter, Brenna (Chris) Elston; three great-granddaughters, Meagan Boyd (Zach Sharp), Maddie Boyd, and Alyson Perdue (Spencer Trimble); two great-great-grandchildren, Everleigh and Layton Sharp; a brother, Ron Houghland; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Anna Mae; a son, John Houghland; a sister Melba Macri; two brothers, John Lavern Houghland in infancy and Harlan Houghland; and a sister, LaDonne Book.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Dean's wishes were to be cremated and there will be no formal or public services at this time.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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