Donald D. "Housie" Van Housen, 93 of Syracuse passed away February 11, 2016 at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. He was born on December 5, 1922 to Alfred & Ona (Snyder) Van Housen in Syracuse, NE.
Donald married Shirley H. Lippold on April 6, 1947 in Syracuse and to this union they were blessed with 3 sons, Jim, Jay & Jon. Donald served in the Navy and when he returned home he took over Van Housen Brothers Oil Company with his brother William. Donald enjoyed golfing, hunting, poker and traveling with his wife. He will also be remembered for his practical jokes.
Donald is survived by his Sons: Jim (Dot) Van Housen of Cedar Rapids, IA, Jay Van Housen of South Bend, NE, Jon (Sharon) Van Housen of Syracuse, NE; Grandchildren: Casey Van Housen of Las Vegas, NV, Katie (Mike) Munaco of Naperville, IL, Hannah Van Housen of Coralville, IA; Great Grandchildren: Olivia & Mia Munaco; Step Grandchildren: Angie (Ted) Tams of Cook, NE, Troy (Brie) Whitehead of Lincoln, NE; Step Great Grandchildren: Treven & Reagan Tams, Taylen Lebo.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Wife: Shirley, Brother & Sister-in-law: William & Pat Van Housen.
Funeral services will be held on Monday February 15, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Syracuse. Burial will be at Park Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday February 14 from 9 A.M. until 9 P.M. with family greeting friends from 2-4 P.M. at the funeral home in Syracuse.
Memorials are suggested to the family's choice.
Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441