Edward L. House's Obituary
EDWARD L. HOUSE
WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
Age 84, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI. He was born June 3, 1930 in Whittlesey, WI; son of Earl and Gladys (Speers) House. Edward entered into the U.S. Air Force in 1947, and served 28 years before retiring in 1975. On December 1, 1951, he married Evelyn J. Scheuer at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in San Antonio, TX. Edward and Evelyn traveled together throughout his years in the service while stationed in Georgia, Texas, Germany, and Alaska. After retiring from the military, they lived in Alaska for 23 years where Edward worked for the Anchorage School District for 10 years. They returned to Wisconsin at that point and settled in Waupaca. Edward enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and traveling with his wife. He will be deeply missed by all of his loving family and friends.
Edward is survived by:
Wife of 64 years: Evelyn House of Waupaca, WI
Brother: Archie (Pat) House of Green Bay, WI
Brothers-in-law: Richard Scheuer of Chicago, IL
David (Minda) Scheuer of Rib Lake, WI
Sisters-in-law: Mabel Michor of Tinley Park, IL
Delores Smith of Dorchester, WI
Mary Laurich of Sussex, WI
Janet Scheuer of Westboro, WI
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Gladys House; a brother, Milton House; two brothers-in-law, Edward Michor and Ray Laurich; and a sister-in-law, Lillian Haseman.
A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at the Central WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
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