Raymond J. Houska

Raymond J. Houska, 99, of La Crosse, died on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. He was born on November 26, 1919 in La Crosse to Frank and Theresa (Franz) Houska. Ray was a U.S. Navy veteran and had worked as a plumber for many years. He married Irene Lachelt in 1948 and she preceded him in death in 2013. He married Jan Secor in January of 2016. Ray loved to travel and took a trip to Alaska with Jan shortly after they were married.

He is survived by his wife Jan, two step-daughters, Joanne (Keith) Heinze and Lori (Richard) Rastall, and six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren who adored him.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM at First Ev. Lutheran Church in La Crosse. Pastor Roger Sachs will officiate. Entombment will be the Chapel of Devotion Mausoleum, Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Memorials may be given to First Ev. Lutheran Grade School.