Robert Houck, 60, of Boyertown, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his brother’s residence.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Maefern (Johnson) Houck of Boyertown and the late Richard W. Houck Sr.

Bob was a 1975 graduate of Boyertown High School. He served in the Navy as a Ship Service Man for 20 years. He served on the USS NASSAU during Desert Storm.  After retiring from the Navy he worked at the family business, Houck Restaurants Inc. for many years. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Boyertown.

Bob enjoyed tutoring his nephews in math, helping family members and engaging others with probing questions.

Surviving in addition to his mother are three brothers, Richard Houck, Jr., husband of Deborah of Boyertown, Clyde Houck, husband of Deborah of Virginia Beach and Peter Houck, husband of Sandra of Earlville; two sisters, Kathy wife of Charles Brown of N.M. and Mary wife of Francis Mirecki of Conn; six daughters, Cheri, Tara, Alicia, Kathy Mae, Bobbi Jo and Emily; one son Christopher and several grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10AM at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 North Reading Avenue, Boyertown, PA.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Thunder Outreach (www.thunderoutreach.com)

Morrell Funeral Home Inc., in Boyertown is in charge of arrangements (www.morrellfuneralhome.com).