Robert D. Houston, 88 of Fredericktown, PA (Centerville Borough) passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Marquis Garden Place, Uniontown, PA.
He was born July 8, 1931 in Waynesburg, PA a son of the late Thomas Blair and Emily Fulton Houston.
Mr. Houston was a graduate of Richhill Township High school.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1955 to 1957.
He was employed as a Dispatcher/Clerk with Columbia Gas Charleroi, PA retiring with 32 years of service.
Mr. Houston was an active member or the Centerville United Methodist Church where he served on the Church Board and as a Trustee for several terms. He was also a member of the F&AM Lodge 237, Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, the Valley of Pittsburgh, American Legion Post # 705, Centerville and the Centerville Sportsman's Club.
Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and oil painting. He was an accomplished amateur taxidermist and excellent carpenter. His love of the outdoors lead him to Wyoming, Colorado, several of the Great Lakes and Canada. His love of the outdoors was a great gift he passed on to his grandson, Bryan.
On June 9, 1951 he married Norma J. Keener who died December 1, 2014. They celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Surviving is a grandson Bryan A. Rohrer (Danielle) of Daisytown, PA; a son in law John A. Rohrer (Holly) of Centerville, PA; a great granddaughter Addison Rohrer ; niece Diane Hoy and a nephew, Joe Czyzewicz.
Deceased in addition to his parents and wife is a daughter Roberta Rohrer; one sister, Joan Daugherty.
Private Funeral Services were held in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd. 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA. The family suggests Memorial Contributions be made to the Centerville United Methodist Church, 823 Old National Pike, Brownsville, PA 15417. A Public Memorial Service will be held at a later date.