Alfred "Bud" F. Houser

Mr. Alfred F. "Bud" Houser, 81, of 124 First Street Coaldale, Pa., died Thursday, December 11, 2008, at home, in Coaldale, Pa.

Protestant by faith, Bud graduated from Tamaqua High School, and served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a lifetime member of the New Ringgold Fire Company.

Bud retired from the former Atlas Powder company as a Machinist, having worked 40 plus years.

Born in New Ringgold, Pa., he was the son of the late Frank and Florence Houser.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia Lucas;

Step Daughter-Mrs. Camille Luckenbaugh wife of James of Walnutport, Pa.
Mrs. Amanda Dewald wife of Dale of Orwigsburg, Pa.

Step Son-Mr. Robert M. Rausch and his wife Holly of Jim Thorpe, Pa.

Four grandchildren

Preceded in death by sisters, Miss Laura Houser, and Mrs. Joan (Houser) Gazell

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, December 14, 2008 and from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Monday, December 15, 2008.

Funeral service will be at E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc. at 1:00 PM Monday, December 15, 2008, Rev, Dr. Wayne Benack officiating.

Interment will be at Drehersville Evangelical Cemetery of Orwigsburg, Pa.

Memorials in Bud's memory to New Ringgold Fire Company New Ringgold, Pa. 17960

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