William C Houser

William C. Houser died suddenly at home on Monday, February 8, 2021.

Born on August 17, 1926 in Jasonville, Indiana, where his family owned Houser Bro. Grocery. After moving to Anderson in the late 1940’s, his family ran a small grocery on Pendleton Ave. until beginning employment at Emge Packing Co. from which he retired.

William is survived by JoAnn, his wife of nearly 71 years, as well as his daughter Abby Herrington, son-in-law Pete Herrington, niece Sharon Goble, grandchildren Courtney and Wesley Wideman, and 3 great-grandchildren.

As an ordained minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he served each of the Anderson and Elwood congregations. He loved the door-to-door ministry. He dedicated his life to the Bible’s message of hope and the care of the congregation’s he served. He performed many weddings and funeral services.

He was known as an avid fan of the Cubs and IU basketball.

There will be a Zoom Memorial Service on Saturday February 13, 2021 at 1pm. Robert Bird will be officiating.